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Making a Will: Are Lawyers Optional?

If you're thinking about making your own will, you may feel a little uneasy about the process. After all, shouldn't you seek a lawyer's help with such an important legal document? The answer depends on your situation. If you're like most people, you won't need a lawyer. With good self-help materials, it's not difficult to make a will that takes care of basic concerns, such as leaving a home, investments, and personal items to your loved ones.

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Can my husband and I make a joint will?

My husband and I live in the same house and have no children, nor any complex arrangements tying up our finances. We each want to leave all our property to the other, and then when we're both gone the remainder will be split between my disabled sister and our favorite charity. Wouldn't it be easiest for my husband and I to write one joint will instead of two separate ones?

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Make a Will

  1. Decide what property to include in your will.
  2. Decide who will inherit your property.
  3. Choose an executor to handle your estate.
  4. Choose a guardian for your children.
  5. Choose someone to manage children's property.
  6. Sign your will in front of witnesses.
  7. Store your will safely.

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