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How to Make a Last Will and Testament

How to create your will and what to include to protect loved ones

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Simple Guide To Writing a Will

Learn how to create a will that protects your family and property
Making a Will Checklist

Get the steps to create your own will and protect your family and assets
How to Make a Will Without a Lawyer

Learn situations where you can plan your estate and when an attorney is required

How To Make a Will in Five Easy Steps

Find out how to draft your own will in five simple steps.
Per Stirpes and Per Capita Distribution Under a Will – What Does it Mean?

Learn how different distribution systems affect heirs of your estate
What Is an Elective Share?

How states protect spouses from disinheritance and how to claim a share of your spouse’s estate
What Is a Contingent Beneficiary?

How to name beneficiaries and backups so your property and assets go to those you choose
What Is a Codicil to a Will? Simple Writing Tips To Complete One

How to revise your will or create a new one
What if You Want to Give Your Children Different Amounts in Your Will?

Discover when you may want to give your children unequal gifts and how to do it
What Happens to Crypto Upon Death if There Is No Will?

Understand what happens to your cryptocurrency assets if you did not include them in your will
What Happens if a Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

How to plan for backup beneficiaries if your primary beneficiary dies before you do
What Is “Residuary Estate” in a Will?

Understand how leftover property and assets make up a residuary estate
What Are Digital Assets?

Understand what digital assets you own and learn how to preserve them for loved ones