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►What is a will?

►Who needs  a will?

►What can be accomplished by making a will?

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►A Last Will is different than a Living Will

►A Last Will is different than a Living Trust

►Last Will v. Power of Attorney

What is a will?

A will - also called Last Will and Testament - is a legal document, which, if done properly, can be used to control what happens to your property and your minor children, if you have any, at your death. Hence, a will is an important estate planning document designed to protect your family and your assets. To be effective, a will has to be made valid in your state of residence by complying with that state's legal requirements. Furthermore, a will has to include language which complies with, and reflects the changes in your state's law. The will prepared by LegalArrow^® is a customized legal document, and is valid in your state of residence. Guaranteed.

Probably the most important provisions in a will are the ones related to the distribution of your property. You can control who are the beneficiaries of your will, in other words, who should take the property you own at your death. In a will prepared by  LegalArrow^® you can be as detailed as you wish. If you have minor children, specifying who should care for them in case of your death is probably the second most important provision in a will. Through a will, you can appoint a person you trust to care for your minor children. The will prepared by LegalArrow^® includes several other very important provisions.