Should You Do It Yourself?

If you are reading this blog, you are probably capable of creating simple legal documents using a "how-to" book or software program. The problem arises long after you've completed the document. Laws and regulations change often, and affect people, property and transactions in ways that are not immediately evident. Therefore, creating legal documents without consulting an attorney is like walking down the street blindfolded... you can't see the ditches and stumbling blocks that are going to eventually make you fall. If you believe you can't afford an attorney to draft the document, at least have an attorney review it... a small price to invest to avoid a costly mistake