@Ray Kaufman
I”H your will should not be needed for another 40+ years…..
That said, I do not solicit new clients and definitely not through the CR,
I strongly suggest you use an attorney in this field who practices in the geographical area of your local Probate/Surrogate Court.
The local attorney knows the peculiarities of the system and the judges/clerks. That save time and money for the estate.
You also should use an attorney who understands the mandatory distributions per halacha in addition to statutory requirements. In most jurisdictions you can not disinherit a spouse or minor children (includes adult dependent children for reasons of mental or physical impairment).
Always mention your direct descendants by name and state whether they are to receive something or not. If you leave one out, they may challenge the will claiming they were overlooked. I am not leaving assets to my children, they are well fixed, but will to my grandchildren, wife and chosen charities. To reinforce this, my children and their spouses are all named in my will and left $10 each. This tells the court you did not forget a child, but deliberated and made a calculated decision on their legacy. My children, all attorneys in the CTL firm, will not be insulted, as this has been discussed. They do not know the rest of my intentions and will not find out during my lifetime.
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