Dos and Donts While Making a Will

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    Be clear, communicate your wish with clarity on who should get what part of your assets.

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    Notarize your will but make sure there are witnesses for your written will. Remember, simply notarizing your will does not mean it is complete. Make sure all the other elements are also in place.

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    Make a will in advance and do not wait until your last days.

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    Find an executor Try to have an executor assigned for your will

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    Do not make multiple copies of your will

Pro Tip

An executor is the person you appoint to carry out all the wishes you have put down in your will. They will divide your property and assets between the beneficiaries as mentioned in the will. So, choose someone you trust to be your executor. You can also appoint more than one executor so that if something happens to one, the other person can fulfill the will.

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    Points to remember

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    A Will is a legal document which gives the details of what should be done with a person’s property after their death.

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    A will reduces stress on your wife/husband and avoid property related family issues after your death.

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    A lawyer will help you draw up a will.

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    You will need two witnesses to make a will.

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    A written will is much better than an oral will.

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    Make your will in advance, do not wait for your last days

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