The Dangers of do-it-yourself Legal Documents

In this age of technology, so much information is available to us online. Do-It-Yourself legal forms exist everywhere, but beware, you may be unknowingly putting your legal cause in jeopardy...

From divorce to estate planning, weighing the costs of legal representation may tempt you to use an online prepared document or document service to remedy your legal needs. Some services even offer to walk you through all the steps and offer a support line if you need additional help. Unfortunately, these forms and services can never compare to proper legal planning.

Many horror stories exist of well meaning people putting their trust in online services or pre-prepared documents. Consider the rapidly changing laws from state-to-state for example. Then there's the complex laws that govern who can sign documents, and what happens to that person's rights if they sign as a witness to a document. From start to finish, one small error can mean the difference of your wishes being honored in a court of law.

If you unknowingly foul up a do-it-yourself document, it could cost you, or your legacy. In the case of estate planning, changes are often needed as your life changes. In one seemingly simple case, an error in a man's do-it-yourself will, left his family with six years of legal battling. After it was all said and done, his one simple error seriously compromised most of the estate he had left behind.

Without a qualified attorney, you may never know until your legal document goes awry. So when it comes to fixing your sink, or resurfacing a patio deck, let the internet feed you with knowledge. But when it comes to the seriousness of complex law, let the professionals at Kirk & Williams: Attorneys at Law of Midland, Texas be your guide. You'll sleep better at night, knowing every detail is taken care of by people who have the experience, and are devoted to you as a client.

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