By Suzana Popovic-Montag ( May 21, 2025, 1:59 PM EDT) -- Any time a lawyer undertakes to prepare a client’s will, it is imperative to obtain salient information about the client and their estate. The information required to prepare an effective will is often more complex and nuanced than simply obtaining a list of the client’s assets and confirming how they are to be distributed. For example, to ensure that the will accurately carries out the client’s instructions, counsel ought to have a comprehensive understanding of the client’s family structure, even if the client does not wish to benefit their family....