Don’t Rely on an Outdated Will 4 Reasons to Update Your Will This Spring
donation to the charities and churches you support. But be aware that your charity relationship can change with time. Maybe you’ve found a new nonprofit to support since you last wrote your will, or maybe the charity you included in your will no longer resonates with you like it once did. 4. One of your children has become your primary caregiver. If one of your children has dedicated a lot of time or money to your care, now is a good time to update your will to potentially express your gratitude to the family caregiver. Your will is a good place to explain your intentions and leave details to your family. Updating your will is something you never want to put off. The unexpected can happen at any time. When it does, your will needs to be able to carry out your final wishes.
require two; some states allow self-written wills and others do not. Talk to an estate planning lawyer to make
Life keeps changing. No matter how old you are, your life can still go through unexpected shifts. When these changes happen, you need to make sure your old will matches your new life. This month, we’re looking at four reasons why you may need to update your will ASAP.
sure your will is valid in your current state. If you do not have one, call the office for a referral.
2. Your beneficiaries have changed. A birth or death in the family is always a reason to update your will. You don’t necessarily have to update your will because your spouse has passed away, because most wills list alternate beneficiaries just in case a spouse dies first. But if you listed a child, other family member, or close friend in your will who has since passed away, you need to update your wishes.
1. You moved to a different state. If you moved states since you wrote your will, you need to update that document right away. Estate laws can differ dramatically from state to state. When you pass away, the laws in the state of your residence will be enforced, not the laws of the state where your will was written. Some states require only one witness signature while others
3. You found a new charity. Your will is an excellent place to give one final
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Impress your family with this festive Easter lamb cake that’s as cute as it is scrumptious!
INGREDIENTS
• 1 tsp vanilla extract • 4 egg whites Equipment • 1 lamb-shaped, 3D cake mold
• 2 1/4 cups cake flour • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar • 1/2 cup butter • 1 cup milk
DIRECTIONS
6. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. 7. Fold 1/3 of egg whites into batter mixture, then fold in the remaining whites. 8. Fill cake mold with batter and avoid air pockets. Place the lid on the cake mold, secure it tightly, and place it on a cookie sheet. Bake for 1 hour.
1. Heat oven to 375 F. Coat lamb cake mold with vegetable oil and wipe clean after a few minutes. Then grease again and flour cake mold. 2. In a bowl, sift cake flour, then sift flour again with baking powder and salt. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter together to form a batter. 4. Add flour mixture and milk to the batter alternately. 5. Stir batter until smooth and add vanilla extract.
9. Let cake cool completely before
decorating with frosting, candy, and edible Easter grass.
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