THE BASIC COMPONENTS OF A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
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happen as you desire. Your executor can also be a beneficiary in your will. Make sure to include your executor’s address and contact information in the will so when you pass away, they can be contacted to fulfill their responsibilities as soon as possible. BENEFICIARIES Your beneficiaries are the people who you want to inherit your assets and estate. A well-written last will and testament will clearly list your beneficiaries and exactly which assets they are to inherit. Beneficiaries are entitled to know they have been named in your will but cannot collect their inheritance until after the executor makes the necessary arrangements. Whomever you choose to be your executor and your beneficiaries, a last will and testament that is easy to follow will be a blessing in the wake of your passing. A poorly written will can easily cause strife among your family members. So, if you want guidance on how to create a will correctly, visit ReibLaw.com/nlfree to schedule a consultation.
If you’ve ever seen a movie where an attorney reads through a deceased character’s last will and testament, it can make the creation of a will seem easy. All you have to do is write down a list of all the things you own and who you want to leave them to, right? Well, sort of. Determining where your assets go after you pass away is the core purpose of a will, but legally airtight wills can be more intricate than you might think. Any worthwhile last will and testament will have the following core elements.
TESTATOR This is the person who created the will, and the document should list this person’s name. When the testator dies, their assets will be distributed according to their last will and testament. If someone dies without leaving a will behind, that means they have died intestate. EXECUTOR Your will should name someone you trust to ensure your final wishes
ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA PIZZETTES
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INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup shredded
• 1 lb prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, divided into 6 equal portions • 12 oz asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 tsp salt
5. Remove both trays from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the dough, then top with asparagus and scallions. 6. Return pizzettes to oven and bake until the crusts' edges are golden, about 8–10 minutes. 7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and orange zest before serving. smoked mozzarella cheese • 1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp walnuts, toasted and chopped • 1 sprig of fresh mint leaves, torn • Zest of 1 orange
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 500 F and ensure there are two racks in your oven. 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, stretch each piece of dough into a 7-by-3- inch oval and arrange evenly on the pan. 3. On a second baking sheet, toss asparagus with oil and 1/4 tsp salt. 4. Place dough on top rack and asparagus on bottom and bake for 3 minutes.
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