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Writing a Will That Is Legally Sound

June 29th, 2016

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It’s better sooner than later but better later than never. A will is a document that comes into action after you pass away. It may sound sad, but yes, we will all die sometime. And there is nothing more unpleasant than dying and leaving your beloved ones without your final word and testament. The will can be written by you (will maker), your lawyer or by a will writing service.

Compiling a testament proves not only your understanding and readiness to die, but also your preparation and studious planning for it. Below you can find a guidance on how to write a will before leaving this world.

Put Down Executors

Carefully choose the people you trust your financial course of events. Unpaid debts, mortgages and other financial issues are to be taken care of by them. It has to be a trusted and reliable friend or a relative or any close person of yours. Executors will also make sure that whatever was written in your will is carried out.

Make It Legal

Make sure that the will is dated and signed. After completing it double-check that it is signed by you and by two witnesses. If you want to make it more legal and binding you can have it signed by a notary. Good news is that it’s not obligatory, it’s optional.

Store It Right

Writing a will is one thing, but it’s very important to have it kept and stored in a safe place afterwards. Putting it in a hidden place that nobody knows or simply throwing it in your shoe box is not a good idea. Make sure that your trusted person will be able to find it along with important documents, passwords and valuables. The best idea is to put it in your safe.

Pick Guardians

The most difficult part is to choose the people responsible for your children when you decease – guardians for your kids and their property. Be very careful with putting down the names in your will. Spelling is very important and any mistake may be fatal.

Will Is Never Enough

There’s always a place for emotions, humour and sentiments in our life. If you also have some sentimental speech to say you can attach a letter with it to the will. Some letters may be addressed to the guardians, witnesses, kids, spouse or even your enemies. They will show your hopes, express your desires and simply show your gratitude and express love.

Even knowing how to write a will, it’s not an easy thing to do, but as soon as you start doing it, it will help you understand who you trust, value and rely on in life.

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