A professional can help you know the difference between knowledge and false ideas.
We are not experts on everything. However, one of the areas where people are often wrong about a subject is estate planning, according to TCPalm in “Misconceptions about wills and trusts.”
The article mentions a number of false ideas people have when it comes to estate planning; however, the most important lesson to take from the article is that you are almost certainly wrong about more things than you think you are.
This suggests that you should not do your own estate planning but rather should seek out an experienced estate planning attorney.
An estate planning attorney can guide you in creating an estate plan that fits your unique circumstances.
Reference: TCPalm (June 16, 2017) “Misconceptions about wills and trusts.”