There’s nothing wrong with a staycation! By staycation, we mean relaxing at home instead of going off on an exciting trip. Staycations are a great way to relax and tie up any loose ends or extra work that you may have been putting off during the regular year. One example of this extra work you can get done during your staycation is drafting your estate plan or will.
We get it. Life is busy. But, when you have a chance to relax, you should take advantage of it. Contacting an estate planning attorney won’t take long at all, and the estate planning process will not be arduous. Here are some reasons you should consider using your downtime to draft an estate plan or will.
Peace of Mind
“Peace of mind” sounds like a cliché term until you actually have it. Then, you realize how important it is. When you’re drafting your estate plan and will, you will be amazed at the sense of peace you’ll feel, knowing that you’ll be able to have everything prepared for any eventuality.
The point of an estate plan and will is also to prove for your family’s peace of mind. They won’t be dragged into probate court because there is no wrap-up for your affairs. Your assets will be divided much more easily and in a way that is stress-free.
DIY Legal Work—Never A Good Idea
It might be tempting to just try to get it done on your own, with no assistance from a legal professional. This is a bad idea, and we’re not just being biased. The thing about the law is that it’s tricky. Things that seem like they should be valid are not, while things that seem like they should be invalid suddenly control the whole will or agreement. The terminology is tricky, as are the particulars, and it’ll save you time and money to have it done correctly by a professional, rather than to have it done incorrectly and deal with the confusion resulting from that.
You Won’t Know How Much You Need it ‘Til You Have It
Stating that you should draft a will or a healthcare directive isn’t a comment on your own mortality. It probably doesn’t seem all that pressing right now, and maybe it isn’t. However, things happen. You won’t know how much you need it until you have it. It’ll be a huge relief to you to have these documents in hand during times of stress. Nothing worsens stress than not being prepared for the event.
Even Updating Requires Some Time
Even if you already have a will, that doesn’t mean that you can clock out. Updating is important. New family members and new circumstances are always occurring, and you want to make sure that your will and estate plan reflects that. Otherwise, an outdated document will cause family strife. Updating and ensuring currency and modernity is another key to a valid estate plan or will. Once again, law is tricky. Things that seem like they shouldn’t determine the outcome often do, and you want to make sure outcome-determinative things don’t torpedo the intentions behind your will.
More Ability to Focus During Your Downtime
When you’re on a staycation, you have more time to focus. You’re not rushing to do a million things at once, and that means that this is the perfect time to get this estate planning done. You’re in a space where you can focus, and that will come in handy when making these important decisions.
There are a lot of benefits to a staycation, and one of these benefits is the ability to get things done that you wouldn’t have been able to during the usual hustle and bustle of life. Do some drafting during your staycation so you can check it off your list!