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How Long Does it Take to Update a Will?

May 4, 2022 by Brandon McGee

It’s not the ideal situation, but it’s reality. There will come a time when you need to update your will. This can result from many circumstances, including but not limited to marriage, divorce, bringing a child into your family, receiving an inheritance, or the simple passage of time.

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Just the same as creating a will, updating this legal document requires your immediate attention. Waiting to take action puts you, your assets, and your loved ones at risk — and that’s not something you want weighing on your mind.

The answer to the question “how long does it take to update a will” depends on a variety of factors, such as:

  • The types of details that you need to update
  • The manner in which you want to update your will
  • If there are other people involved, such as your spouse
  • If you have knowledge of your options

Here are three steps you can take to efficiently, effectively, and accurately update a will:

  • Review your current will to ensure that you understand its terms and conditions
  • Have an idea of the types of changes you want to make
  • Consult with an experienced and knowledgeable estate planning attorney

It’s important that you update your will, when necessary, as quickly as possible. However, you don’t want to rush through the process, as doing so could result in a mistake.

With the help of an estate planning attorney, you can minimize the amount of time that you spend updating your will. You can also gain peace of mind, as you know you’re receiving top-notch professional guidance.

If the time comes to update your will — and this is likely to happen several times in your life — contact our law firm to schedule a consultation. We can guide you through the process from start to finish, ensuring that you’re once again comfortable with your will.

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Brandon McGee
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Brandon McGee enjoys a successful law practice focusing on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid preplanning and crisis planning, and probate. Brandon and his team combine legal skills with compassion and understanding to develop estate plans that are personalized to the needs of each of their clients.
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Brandon McGee enjoys a successful law practice focusing on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid preplanning and crisis planning, and probate. Brandon and his team combine legal skills with compassion and understanding to develop estate plans that are personalized to the needs of each of their clients.

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