Los Angeles Times “Wrangling Over Michael Jackson Estate Could Revive Sales of Online Wills” July 14, 2009

Michael Jackson’s death will create more awareness of the importance of possessing a current will and trust, according to a recent Los Angeles Times article, “Wrangling Over Michael Jackson Estate Could Revive Sales of Online Wills.” Partner Robert Sacks discussed the pros and cons to producing your own will using form documents found online versus drafting a will with an attorney’s assistance. He explained that in straightforward situations, an online or handwritten will may be acceptable but generally, people with significant assets or who believe there may be possible challenges to their estate plan, should use a competent estate planning lawyer. An attorney overseeing your will is a helpful witness if there is a challenge and may reduce the probability of such a challenge.