""The fact of the matter is that almost everyone over the age of 18 needs some estate planning documents," he said. "It may not be anything fancy, but having documents can spare your family a lot of financial and emotional suffering at a time that may already be trying.""
""You should definitely just have one [executor]. One is best and then have alternate executors. A lot of testators think in fairness, they want to make all of their children responsible for administering the estate, and it's a really bad idea. A lot of arguments. You have to have everybody agree on something. "If you have a house and you want to sell the estate assets, obviously some kids will be like, 'No, it should remain in the family. I don't want to sell. How much should it sell for?' Whether you should prep the the house before it sells. Little disagreements that inevitably turn into family in-fighting and there are going to be two sides and two factions. Not everybody gets along and all those things come out. "I had a family"
Many adults lack wills, often citing procrastination or believing they lack sufficient assets. Basic estate planning documents are necessary for most people over 18 to prevent financial and emotional harm to surviving family. Common attorney-observed mistakes include naming co-executors, which frequently triggers disputes, factionalization, and delays when decisions like selling property arise. Practitioners recommend appointing one primary executor and one or more alternates to streamline administration and reduce opportunities for family infighting. Clear, simple documents and designated decision-makers help preserve estate value and limit stress for heirs and creditors.
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