The Michael A. Newland Law Office in Hamilton, OH handles many aspects of the legal system. As Michael A. Newland is himself a Juvenile/Criminal lawyer, DUI lawyer, and divorce and child custody lawyer, his practice naturally covers a wide variety of legal areas. But wills are always of paramount importance for in the legal system, reasons that usually begin and end with the well-being of family and loved ones.

First of all, clients should bear in mind that the estates of all people who don't have wills automatically passes into the hands of the state, and intestacy laws vary by state. The assets of people who die sans wills are generally split between surviving spouses and children. In the event that the deceased is single, the estate is typically dispersed among other blood relatives. 

So if you don't have any immediate family, you are going to need a will to allot your resources to the individuals or charities of your choice. It's also important to bear in mind that any designations regarding IRA, 401(k), and pension and life insurance policies will automatically be given to their specified beneficiaries upon your death—so that, too, is a factor worth considering. 

Moreover, since you can amend your will at any time, it's also imperative that you do revisit it on occasion, just to make sure that it still reflects your wishes, and that it still reflects what your children and beneficiaries are going to need. For example, you might want to bequeath additional money or assets to an heir in the wake of a changing circumstance in their life. Let's say that your son or daughter has a child, for example, and that compels you to decide to leave them more than you originally thought they'd need. Your will can, in a sense, grow along with you and your loved ones, thus doing its role to provide for the best possible future for all.

In other words, safe is better than sorry, and the Michael A. Newland Law Office can help you draw up a document that will give you peace of mind for many happy, healthy years to come. To find out more, call the firm at (513) 887-9595 today!