Do I need a Will?

A will is perhaps the most important legal document the average American will ever sign . Yet, over 70% of American adults do not have a will. Without a will, the state, and not you, decides who is entitled to your personal items and granted custody of minor children.

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Most of us do not have enough time, cannot afford an attorney, or are too busy to think about it. In addition, none of us like to consider our own mortality, which is why so many families are caught unprepared.You probably assume, like millions of other Americans, that when you die your nearest living relative inherits your assets . That s what you get for taking a common sense approach to issues that involve the government with a living will kit.

Thanks to the laws of 50 different states, nothing could be further from the truth. It s true that your insurance policies, retirement plans and any estate trusts you have set up automatically go to the beneficiaries you have named. But what happens to the rest of your property? Anything you own exclusively (and sometimes jointly) is part of probate property, meaning that it has to pass through a meticulous legal process to get from your name to those of your loved ones. If you have made a living will, the language in that document controls who gets what. If you don t have a will, guess who has control: your state legislature.

Download the complete guide today and learn how you can protect your valued assets and ensure that your last will and testament is prepared. We provide you with the step-by-step process and easy to use forms. Don't waste thousands of dollars in legal fees when you can do it yourself. We have done all the hard work. Get started today, by downloading the Living Will Kit and forms .

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How to protect your assets

If you want to ensure that the assets you've worked so hard to accumulate are passed on to those you love , you need to plan ahead. There are a number of ways and strategies that can help to preserve your assets. Proper estate planning will effectively match the right strategies to your individual goals. And as you move through various stages of life, you'll need to occasionally reassess your estate plans to ensure that they continue to meet your objectives. With a little effort and professional assistance, you can put a plan that's appropriate for you into place.

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What does my family need to know? Many times, wills are used to keep beneficiaries from their own weaknesses. You can arrange that your profligate sister to only get a fixed amount of money each year. Or you might give your children control of their assets in stages of their lives. For example, the first one-third of their inheritance becomes available at age 25 with the remainder available in equal disbursements at ages 35 and 45. Usually, these goals are accomplished by using your will to set up trusts. If you do, you also will need to name a trustee. For more information on setting up a trust you can Download the Complete Living Trust Package. There are also other key non-material benefits to having a will. First, if you have children, your will allows you to name a guardian or guardians for them. Otherwise the court decides. You also name the executor of your will, who not only helps shepherd your assets through the probate process, but who serves as your team's quarterback for all other aspects of your estate (insurance policies, trusts, etc.).   Learn everything you need to know to create your own will by Downloading the Forms and Guide to Creating A Will.