10 Good Reasons Why You Should Have a Will

If you've been putting off making a will, because the thought of your own demise is too much to bear--stop, and think of your family first.

Here are the ten most compelling reasons why it's important to your family that you take action and make a will, and remember to keep it current.

If you die without a will...

1. The court will appoint an administrator, for a fee.
The administrator will distribute your money and your belongings according to state law. You don't want this to happen because a court-appointed administrator won't know your personal interests and keep your needs in mind. With a will, you choose the person, called an executor, who sees to it that your property is distributed according to your specific wishes.

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