A lot of people picture wills as something to handle in retirement. But for many families, the time to start is much earlier. As part of National Estate Planning Month, we asked Meagan C. Hopkins, an Associate with the firm, when she recommends putting a will in place. Meagan works with clients from our Lewistown office on estate planning, family law, and real estate matters. A graduate of Penn State Dickinson Law, she also served a decade in the U.S. Army Reserves before becoming an attorney.
“While there is no wrong time to create a will once you reach adulthood, certain life events make it especially important. As a general guideline, you should strongly consider drafting a will when you get married or have children. Although wills are often associated with later stages of life, planning ahead to protect your spouse or children is just as essential.”
Whether you’ve just gotten married, recently welcomed a child, or have simply been putting it off, Meagan and our estate planning team can help you get started. Contact any of our offices in Lemoyne, Lancaster, Lewistown, or Wyomissing to schedule a consultation.