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What You Can Do Right Now
Information is great. But taking small steps now can lead to big changes.
- Today
- Decide to write your will to protect your loved ones following your death.
- Determine whether or not you will consult an attorney to write your will or if you will do it yourself.
- Next Week
- Select someone you trust to serve as the executor of your estate.
- If you have minor children, you also need to select someone to assume guardianship of them if you die before then turn 18.
- In the Next Few Months
- Decide how your assets will be distributed, including how you will provide for your family and dependents.
- Create an inventory of your belongings if you have specific items you want to leave to specific people.
- Once you will is complete, make sure it is appropriately signed, witnessed and filed with the court.
