#Last Will - Testament Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose how your property will be divided among your various beneficiaries;
Give specific items of property to specific people;
Appoint someone you trust to administer your estate; and
Appoint a guardian for your minor children.
If you die without a Will, your property will be distributed by a court-appointed administrator according to statutory plans for "intestate succession." Your property will be divided among your surviving spouse, children, and possibly other relatives in whatever manner the law of your jurisdiction specifies. You will not have a chance to give property to non-relatives or to exclude relatives. Additionally, if you have no relatives, your property will go to the state rather than to a friend or charity of your choice. ul> li>You get married or divorced (a change in marital status may void your old Will); br/> li>You are unmarried, but have a new partner; br/> li>The amount of money and property you own significantly changes; br/> li>You move to another state (not all states recognize out-of-state Wills as valid); br/> li>Your executor or a significant beneficiary in your Will dies; br/> li>There is a birth or adoption of a child in your family; br/> li>You change your mind about the provisions in your Will. br/> /ul> , this, MiddleLeft , 525, 0, 0,true,true,false);" id="ctl00_Content_ctrlQuestions_ctl00_ctl02_ctl02" class=" qd helpWrapper"> When should I update my old Will? You should review your Will from time to time to ensure that it still meets your needs and that your property will be distributed according to your wishes. You should consider writing a new Will on the following events:
Your executor or a significant beneficiary in your Will dies;