The Purpose of a Will!

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Although wills can be very complicated, they are fairly simple in the grand spectrum of legal instruments. A will is essentially a legally valid document that outlines how one's money, property or other assets are transferred when he or she dies. There are different types of wills, but most wills are referred to as "simple wills." A will can usually be drawn up by an attorney for a reasonable fee, unless the estate is very large or the instructions are very complex. It is also possible for you to draw up your own will using standard forms or software. Be aware of the laws governing wills in your state of residence. If you draw up your own will, be sure that anything your state requires is included or the will could easily be judged invalid.

My Personal Experience With Not Having a Will
My personal experience with not having a will was with my grandfather. He always informed my mother that he had a will but at his death of 98 years we discovered my grandfather did not have a will. He was told by an attorney what to include in his will but this attorney never processed the will for my grandfather. In the end the state of Georgia divided his assets among his two remaining children, grand children, great grand children and great great grand children of which many of these relatives never knew my grand father and could have cared less if they knew him and never would have done anything for him.
In conclusion, properly prepare your will now in the manner that you would desire your assets distributed and have it processed by a proper attorney.

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