State laws differ on the requirements for a legitimate will, but usually, you should make sure you have a couple of bases covered. Even though a last will and testament won’t go into effect until the passing of the testator, or individual creating the will, guaranteeing that your will is legitimate well in advance of…
A last will and testament is initial documentation in your estate-plan and the ideal way to make your life after death desires known to friends and family members. Not having a legal will, a court and state laws establish your property allocation and minor children’s guardians—not you. Whereas you could complete a DIY will, you…
If having a living trust is better for you than a will is subject on whether the added options it offers will be worth the expense. You worked hard for your money and made every effort to be a careful saver. It’s only natural that you want some authority over what occurs to your assets…
Without determining a legal guardian in your will, you are leaving this tremendously important decision up to outsiders. When you have a minor child(ren), you’ll require a will that designates a legal guardian(s) or guardians in the unfortunate event of you and the other parent’s passing away. When you do not name a legal guardian prior to…
Most of us want our wishes carried out after we pass away. Having a will is easy and ensures your property goes to the people you want. Will’s are legal documents that tells your loved ones how you want your assets distributed after you pass. But don’t worry, your wishes can stay private until after…
