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Setting up a will for the first time can be a daunting experience. Do you need a lawyer? Can you do it yourself? There are many things to keep in mind while drafting your will. We will take you through the most important things you need to know starting from how to write a will.<\/p>\n\n

How to write a will?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Writing your will may not be a priority in your life. You can protect your family by writing your will. You may find the prospect of drafting a will daunting task, but you need not be worried. In this blog, we will let you know how to write a will?<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a will & testament?<\/b><\/h2>\n

What is a will and testament? The last will and testament is a legal document that contains details of the testator’s final wishes regarding their assets and dependants. The document specifies how possessions will be handled and distributed. The will has information about the dependents and the handling and management of accounts and financial interests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Estate planning attorney | What you need to know before hiring one<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a testament?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Testament or will is a legal document made by a person called testator wishes on how their property will be distributed after their death and the person (executor) who will manage their property until the final distribution of the property as the terms of the will. Historically, the will applies to real property, while testament applies to personal property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a will?<\/b><\/h2>\n

But what exactly is a will? A will is a legal document wherein the testator declares who will manage their estate after they die. It contains information regarding distribution details of assets, possessions, and property. The executor manages the estate and executes your wishes. The document can declare who will be guardians for children or aged parents. Persons that receive the assets are called beneficiaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Living will vs. will<\/b><\/h2>\n

The difference between living will vs. will is as follows<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Living Will<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Simple Will<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Living will is a legal document specifying your healthcare preferences in case you are not able to communicate them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWill is a legal document specifying how your property and assets will be distributed after you die.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The person who implements the provision of the living will is called healthcare proxy.<\/span><\/td>\nThe person who implements the provision of the will is called executor.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It comes into effect if you are incapacitated.<\/span><\/td>\nIt comes into effect after you die.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Also read:\u00a025 Essential questions to ask a financial advisor | Know your advisor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Living will vs. last will and testament<\/b><\/h2>\n

Living will and last will and testament should be considered by everyone. The difference between living will vs. last will and testament is as follows-\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Living Will<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Last will and testament<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Living will is a legal document that details medical directions a person wants followed in case they are seriously ill or medically incapacitated.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLast will and testament is a legal document that details how a person want their property distributed after they die. They can name guardian for your minor children and executor.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The will becomes effective when the person who has written it becomes incapable of making medical decisions. An individual can be authorized to tell the doctors what treatment protocol can or cannot be followed.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIt comes into effect after the person who has written or testator dies. The will names the executor who will manage and distribute the assets as per provision of the will.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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When should you make a will?<\/b><\/h2>\n

As an adult, you may be wondering when you should make a will? Do you need a will?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n