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Do I Need a Will?
| What Is a Will? | The most basic estate planning tool, a will is the legal document that states the actions you wish to be taken after your death in regard to:
- the disposition of your property;
- the guardianship of your minor children; and/or
- the administration of your estate
| Do You Need a Will? | If you have a spouse, children and/or property, the answer is most definitely YES! The alternative is to allow the state in which you reside to determine: - how your property will be distributed among your heirs, including who those heirs are;
- who will serve as the guardian of your minor children; and/or how your estate will be administered.
| | | Who Can Make a Will? | State statute determines who can make a will. Generally, you must be "of age," as defined by state law, and of sound mind. In addition, state law generally requires that your will be written, signed and witnessed by a required number of witnesses.
While you can draw your own will, the preparation and execution of this important legal document is generally best left to an attorney. |
Your estate plan, including wills, trusts and life insurance, should be periodically reviewed to ensure that it continues to meet your needs and objectives. |
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