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Who needs a will anyway?
You may think “I’m not going to die any time soon, or at least I don’t plan to,” but I deal with people getting into serious heath incidents or just dying unexpectedly on a daily basis. Anything can happen at any time, so why not prepare when you can? If your answer to any of the following questions is ‘yes,’ then you should consider getting a will.
- Do you care who gets your property if you die?
- Do you care who gets your money if you die?
- Do you care who is appointed guardian of your minor children if you die?
Also, if you’re not convinced, below are five top reasons to have a will:
- Without one, state law dictates who gets what, without regard to your wishes or your heirs’ needs
- If you’re married and have children, it’s the best way to transfer guardianship if they are minors.
- If you’re single with no children, you decide who will inherit your estate. Otherwise, the state decides who among your blood relatives will inherit your estate.
- You choose an executor to collect, administer and distribute your estate. Otherwise, the law decides who that person, namely the administrator, will be.
- Can create a trust upon your death.
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