Many people procrastinate when it comes to their last will and testament, for a variety of reasons. They may be busy, do not feel they need one, do not want to do it until they are older, or they find it morbid. Thinking you have plenty of time to do your will is one of the many myths about estate planning. That myth and those listed below need to be debunked to make sure everyone is properly taken care of after an individual dies either later in life or unexpectedly. 

Only Rich People Need to Plan Their Estate

Some lawyers and financial advisers may be focused on the “big fish” estates, but it is not necessary to be wealthy to have a will. No matter what your financial situation, if there are items you would like taken care of after your death or decisions made about your healthcare, a will is a necessity.

Many people do not look forward to preparing their will because they feel it is a morbid practice to lay out what will happen when you die. Some families find themselves tied up in lengthy and expensive court battles after a loved one dies because of this line of thinking.

Even if you dread making a will, it is critically important in order to ensure your estate is taken care of in the manner you want after you pass away. Creating a will includes various steps, such as specifying who will receive your property and assets and if you have children who are minors, who will take care of them. 

Divorces are often difficult, and they can become even tougher when children are involved. Many times, for whatever reason, a parent can deny their child the right to visitation with a grandparent or other family member. Often, a child’s relationship with their grandparents, step-parents, or siblings is pertinent to their well-being. According to the state of Illinois, as long as visitation is in the best interest of the child, grandparents, siblings, and other non-parents have the right to seek visitation.

Who Can File a Petition for Visitation?

There are many instances in which a person might want to establish legal visitation with a child. In the state of Illinois, people who can file for visitation with a child are: