Every man and woman reading this article needs a will. Without a will, you forfeit the legal right to control the disposition of assets accumulated throughout your lifetime.
Every will, however, should be different . . . each reflecting the individual needs and the personal objectives of the person making the will. For some of us, a simple will can accomplish all our objectives.
Others may have needs and objectives that demand a highly complex testamentary plan that includes living or testamentary trusts and estate tax strategies.
Whether your will should be long or short, simple or complex, and whatever your needs, wealth or objectives, consider using this five-step approach to willmaking.
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