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Q.   What is an estate?
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Q.   Do I need an estate attorney when I can write a simple will myself?
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"Contact an Illinois estate planning and probate lawyer representing clients in Morrison, Illinois today to schedule your initial consultation."
       
Question:
Do I need an estate attorney when I can write a simple will myself?
Answer:

While it may look simple, the drafting of a will and other estate planning is actually very complex. State laws regarding estate planning change often, and failure to comply can make any changes illegal. An attorney with experience in estate planning can help you to avoid making a costly mistake, and keep you up to date on changes in estate law.

Remember: an improperly prepared will is invalid, and can create court battles and expenses that can eat away at the assets you spent a lifetime assembling. It is much better to safeguard your assets by consulting an attorney before beginning the writing of a will.


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If you would like to schedule a initial consultation contact an Illinois wills and trust attorney, representing clients in Morrison, Illinois at the Teitle Law Offices. Give us a call at (563) 359-4351 or email us at info@teitlelaw.com.
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  5167 Utica Ridge Road
  Davenport, Iowa 52807
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Davenport, Iowa Attorneys offering a broad estate planning / probate, criminal law, family law, guardianships and adoption, juvenile law, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, real estate, for sale by owner, trucking accidents, and wrongful death. Lawyers at the Teitle Law Offices office are dedicated to represent clients in Eastern and Central Iowa, including the cities of Bettendorf, Davenport, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Clinton, Maquoketa, Tipton, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Wapello, Burlington, Waterloo and the communities that make up Scott, Johnson, Linn, Mucatine, Clinton, Jackson, Cedar, Dubuque, Wapello, Louisa, Des Moines and Blackhawk counties. We also represent clients in Central Illinois, including the cities of Rock Island, Aledo, Cambridge, Moline and Morrison and the communities that make up Rock Island, Mercer, Henry and Whiteside counties.

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