Draft a Will the Right Way – Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

When it comes to preparing for the future, one of the most important steps is drafting a will. After all, your will is what will ensure that your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after you’re gone. However, there are some common mistakes people make when creating their wills that can lead to confusion and conflict down the line.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 mistakes to avoid when drafting a will.
Not Properly Identifying Your Beneficiaries:
It is extremely important that you properly identify who your beneficiaries are and specify exactly what they should receive in your will. Failing to do so can make it difficult for your executor to accurately distribute your assets as intended and cause conflicts within families or between family members and friends. You should also make sure that any beneficiaries listed are still alive at the time of death or have been removed from the will if they have passed away before you do.
Not Having an Executor:
Your executor is responsible for carrying out the instructions laid out in your will, so it’s essential to make sure you name an executor in your document who is honest, reliable, and trustworthy. If you don't appoint an executor, then a court-appointed administrator would be assigned to manage the distribution of assets instead—which could lead to delays or even disputes over how things should be handled.
Not Updating Your Will:
Life changes quickly and unexpected events can occur at any time—so it’s important to keep your documents up-to-date with any changes in circumstance such as marriage, divorce, children being born or adopted, etc., so that everything is covered in case something happens unexpectedly before those changes can be made officially in writing. It's also important not to forget about digital assets like online bank accounts and cryptocurrency investments; these should also be included in estate planning documents as well as physical items like cars, jewelry, etc., so they can be properly distributed upon death according to plan.
Trying To Disinherit Someone Without Legal Advice:
If you want someone excluded from inheriting anything from your estate, make sure you consult with an experienced lawyer like our team at Nash Law Firm first before making any decisions about disinheritance on paper without legal advice—because doing so without proper guidance can leave room for potential disputes later on down the line regarding who should actually receive which assets under what circumstances (if any).
Not Signing Your Will In Front Of Witnesses:
The only way for a will to be legally recognized is if it has been signed by both testator (the person making the will) and two witnesses present at the same time during signing process—so make sure this part isn't skipped!
Drafting a valid last will and testament is one of the most important steps in preparing for end-of-life planning—but unfortunately many people make serious mistakes when doing so without proper guidance or legal advice from experts who know how best handle these situations properly & efficiently while avoiding unnecessary complications down road ahead!
By avoiding these 5 common errors when putting together final documents outlining wishes & desires regarding distributions after death has occurred - adults & seniors alike can rest assured knowing their loved ones left behind won't face unnecessary hardship due lack of proper preparation beforehand!
Questions? Contact Nash Law Firm in Maumelle today to schedule a free consultation! Let's plan for your future, together!








