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1. What happens if I die without a Will? This depends on what you have at the time of your death. The care of your minor children will be up to the court, which will appoint a Guardian. The property of your estate will be divide according to the law of the state and in some cases may end up with the State Treasury.
2. What is an easy reading Will? An easy reading Will is one that has all the right parts, but is still in terms that are easy to understand and less likely to be misconstrued by others.
3. Do I need a lawyer to make a Will? Dealing with complicated issues, you may need to consult with a legal professional. Issues, such as a company you own, disinheriting a relative or your estate is over 1 million dollars. Aside from issues of this type, the laws dealing with Wills are pretty straight forward.
4. Does my Will need to be typed? The states are looking at Wills to see if you could have signed something that you may not have understood or prepared. Because of this, a number of states do NOT recognize Holographic Wills or Codicils. This is not to say that it may not be found invalid for other reasons.
5. Do I need to file my Will? Filing of your Will is optional. There are times when you may want to file. These times may include if you feel your Will may not be found or used, filing will help.
6. Can I pick who cares for my children? Whether you have children now or have children in the future, you should plan for their care now. If married, plan with your spouse for the care of your children to include choice of a Guardian and alternative.
7. Are all my relatives my heirs? Some of your heirs may be entitled to your estate with or without your consent. These heirs are mostly your spouse and minor children. Others are at your discretion.
8. What can make a Will invalid? The most common way is for a Will not to be duly executed. We believe that following the few steps in Executing your Will will execute your Will.
9. When should I make a new Will? You should always review your Will if your situation changes I.E. (you get married, you get divorced, you estate changes considerably or the number of children changes).
10. How do I know what to put in my Will? For the most part, if you have children, their care will be the first part. You will be asked to name Guardians, Trustees, types of shares and an Executor. Secondly will be your property. Some of your property will be transferred automatically upon your death. The remainder of your estate needs to be transferred by your will.
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