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Philip C. Rosen Wills and Probate Law Blog on Lawyers.com
What you must know about about Wills.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 by Philip C. Rosen
From a Pla
ntation Probate Lawyer
What is the purpose of a Will?
Simply put, the purpose of a Will is to lay out who your assets will be distributed to upon your death and to appoint a personal representative to handle your estate. It also lets everybody know who you want to raise your minor children and control any assets you may have left to them. Even if you aren’t the parent of a minor child, you may still want to leave a gift for a grandchild, godchild, niece, nephew, etc., and a Will is a great way to accomplish that
What is the purpose of a Will?
Simply put, the purpose of a Will is to lay out who your assets will be distributed to upon your death and to appoint a personal representative to handle your estate. It also lets everybody know who you want to raise your minor children and control any assets you may have left to them. Even if you aren’t the parent of a minor child, you may still want to leave a gift for a grandchild, godchild, niece, nephew, etc., and a Will is a great way to accomplish that
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