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A Will determines who controls your estate after your death (the
Executor/Trustee/Personal Representative) |
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A Will identifies the persons that will receive your estate (the
beneficiaries) |
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Having a will minimizes estate expenses that result when a person
dies without a will (if you die without a Will, the Court will
have to appoint an Administrator) |
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If you die without a will
(Intestate),
State law will determine who is entitled to your estate and the
amount of your estate that they will receive
(Intestate Succession) |
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If you have infant children and you die without a Will and your
Spouse is also deceased or unfit to act as the parent of your
children, the Court will appoint someone to care for your children.
This person may not be the person you would have chosen as the
Guardian for your children. Contested Guardianship proceedings
will result in your Estate incurring needless expense. |