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Why You Should Make an Estate Plan Today
WHY EVERYONE NEEDS A WILL
Nobody likes thinking about their own mortality or the possibility of death, but the simple truth of the matter is that people pass away every day. That’s why it’s important to have an estate plan in place to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of. It doesn’t matter if you’re relatively healthy or have few physical assets — having a will is imperative, especially if you pass away unexpectedly. Here are two main reasons to make an estate plan today.
name someone as the executor of your estate and lay out how your assets will be divided. It will help save your family time, money, and stress while providing them with ample time to grieve.
Decides Who Will Take Care of Your Pets, Home, and Children
If you’re a parent, you can use your will to determine who will become the guardian of your children. Without a will, the court may appoint a guardian who you don’t want raising your kids. Additionally, pets are seen as property by the law, so you need to appoint someone to
Provides Peace of Mind
Without a will or estate plan in place, your family will need to attend probate court to figure out who receives what assets. The court will name someone to oversee
become their caretaker in your will. And you can’t leave your house to your pet, so you need to name the person to take ownership of your house in your will as well. Creating a will does not have to be a scary or stressful experience. If anything, it will give you and your family peace in knowing they will be taken care of if anything happens.
your estate, which could be someone who doesn’t have your family’s best interests in mind. With a will, you can
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