What Should I Consider When Making A Will?

No one wants to think about death or plan for their own death, but dying is inevitable, and we should do all we can to make our passing as easy as possible on our loved ones.

Here are some things you should consider and discuss with your estate planning attorney when drafting your estate plan or will.

* Who should receive my property? In what proportions? If there are children, at what age(s)? If a person you wish to name to receive a share of your estate dies before you, who should receive that share?

* Who should be named as guardian of my minor children? If you have minor children you should also consider a Child Protection Plan which will name temporary and permanent guardians for your children.

* Should a Trust be created in my Will for my spouse, children or others?

* Should insurance proceeds be payable to a Trustee named in my Will? Spouse? Children?

* Who should I name as Personal Representative? Successor Personal Representative?

* Do I expect to inherit property from a parent or others, thereby increasing the size of my estate and creating the need for more careful planning?

* Can I lessened or avoid estate taxes?

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