Robert L Shapiro
Mr. Shapiro, Co-Founder of LegalZoom, is one of the most recognized
attorneys in the world. He is currently a partner of Chistensen,
Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP, a full-service law firm
with approximately 120 attorneys (no relationship with LegalZoom). Mr.
Shapiro has over 31 years of legal experience and has served as counsel
in United States of America v. Samango, People v. Christian Brando and
People v. O.J. Simpson. Mr. Shapiro is the author of "For the Defense"
(Loyola Law Review, November 1996), "The Search For Justice: A Defense
Attorney's Brief on the O.J. Simpson Case" (1996) and "When The Press
Calls: A Lawyer's View" (California Litigation, Fall 1991).
Articles by this Author
Who Do You Trust?
- By Robert L Shapiro
- Published 07/19/2008
- Wills , Legal
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you trust the most important decisions of your life to others --
especially decisions that affect the welfare of your children? The answer
is: of course not! However, unless you have a will, that is precisely what
will happen. Under state law, the state will determine who, if anyone, is
entitled to your estate upon your death.
A will is a legal instrument that specifies who are to be the beneficiaries of your estate, and when they are to receive their inheritance. The act of dying without a will is called "dying intestate". People who are not named as beneficiaries may challenge the wishes of the decedent. By properly preparing a will, you can reduce this risk.
A will is a legal instrument that specifies who are to be the beneficiaries of your estate, and when they are to receive their inheritance. The act of dying without a will is called "dying intestate". People who are not named as beneficiaries may challenge the wishes of the decedent. By properly preparing a will, you can reduce this risk.
