What To Include As You Write Your Will
The Last Thing That You’ll Leave Behind
Writing your Last Will and Testament may be one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do in your life. When you start to write your will, you’re practically acknowledging your inevitable death and the lives of your loved ones after you pass away. Thus, creating a will for your loved ones is a must; it will grant you peace in the afterlife and it will help your heir avoid any unnecessary hassles. Whether you are still early in your age or in your twilight, it is always good to get your important wishes written down before something happens. You usually will be unfamiliar in what to include in your will, so here are some simple, but integral things that you must include in it.
Beneficiaries
When you write your will, think of the beneficiaries that you want bestow your money, personal property, and real estate too after your passing. Most likely your beneficiaries would be relatives, your children, spouse; it may also include friends, work associates, or charities.
Guardianship
If you happen to be a parent, your main priority would be to bestow guardianship for your children. Whoever you name a guardian in your Last Will and Testament will be followed honorably. This is the best way to know that you’re children will be taken care of the way you wished it.
Assets
When you want to divide your personal assets among your children, relatives, charities, etc., you should be very specific on what property is being included and who will be bequeathed with it. Something else to consider is if you want a single property to be sold or divided equally among your beneficiaries. If you are leaving a home or a piece of real estate to someone, speak to a knowledgeable attorney before you include a “real property” in your will.
Business Assets
Business assets should very well be separated from your personal assets. If you are a business owner, compose a plan to cover what should be done with it after your passing.
Debt Payoffs
Specifying how your debts, final expenses, and taxes will be handled should be included in your will. This includes how funeral and probate costs will be paid, in addition to all estate and inheritance taxes.
Specify Cemetery Property
If you wish to be buried at a specific place, you must include a full description of the cemetery property for your will to be accepted. Include the name of the cemetery and its location. Furthermore the location of the property: (i.e. Garden of…, Lawn…, Lot #, Block #, etc.)
Write Your Will To Write Your Legacy
Before this year ends and the new year begins, reflect back on your life and on the people you love. Without question, writing your last will should be one of the most significant things that you must do. Be sure to include the most important details, so that you know your last wishes will be granted and your loved ones will be taken good care of. So now that you have taken care of your will, it’s time to enjoy the rest of your life to the fullest.
