After watching the fights that often develop
in the splitting up of estates, we can sympathize with the old
fellow whose Will contained only the following, "Being of sound
mind, I spent every cent I had."
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Do you want your spouse's parents to inherit
from your spouse?
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Do you have children from a previous
marriage whose interest you want to protect?
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Do you have a good friend whom you want to
leave a particular item?
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Do you want your stepchildren to inherit from your spouse?
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Does your Will need to be updated because of the death of a
beneficiary?
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Does your Will need to be updated because you have remarried or
divorced?
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Do you want to ensure that certain heirs do not inherit from you?
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Do you want to ensure that distant relatives or kin whom you have
never seen do not inherit from you?
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Do you want to make the difficult time after your death a little
easier for your loved ones?
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Do you need to name who will take care of your minor children in the
event of both parents' death or in the event that the other parent is
unable to care for the children?
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Do you want to prevent bitter family feuds?
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Do you want to name who will be in charge in handling your estate
when you die?
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Do you want to prevent your heirs from having to post a bond to
handle your estate?
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Who will care for your incompetent child when you die?
