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June 4, 2020 · Personal finance

Your will: Updated

Having a will is not mandatory but it is essential if you want complete control over what happens to your assets after you die. A will allows you to decide where your money will go and who will inherit your properties if any.

You can use it to make sure your children will inherit what you ‘ve worked for your life. Some even leave their entire fortunes to their pets. If that’s their will, who are we to contest it? You can also include specific requests such as what you want to happen to your remains and name an executor who will make sure all your instructions are followed accordingly.

Related: 10 Most Common Questions About Drafting a Will

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