Death is the last thing that everyone thinks about but the fact is that every human being is bound to death and thus important to make sure that you do not leave your loved ones in poverty. Wills have therefore become very important in helping many people inherit different properties according to the wishes of their parents and guardians.
One unique thing with wills is that they have to meet some legal requirements to make them legal documents and have one’s properties legally distributed as his or her wishes are expressed. Wills only make sure that your loved ones get your sentimental items and not any other one that is not in the will. Before writing a will, it is important to know some of the requirements by the law. For a will to be valid and legally approved by the court, the person writing it should have attained a minimum age of 18 years.
A will cannot be legal or valid if the testator is mentally ill and thus the reason why one is required to be of sound mind when writing a will. There have been so many conflict cases due to distribution of properties against the testator’s wishes and thus the reason why in every will there has to be an executor who will oversee the distribution of the assets to make sure that the whole distribution is done peacefully and according to the owners’ wishes. It is very important to make sure that you do not pick any type of a will without legal help from a good attorney. There are different types of wills that you can select from and their implementation will be determined by the laws of your country. Here is a discussion about the various types of wills a learner needs to know.
The simple wills fall in the first category of wills and here, the various rules regarding the distribution of the properties are very simple and easily understood by the heirs. Simple wills can be written by the testators themselves but it can be much better to have guidance of the attorney to avoid errors. The naming of the guardian for minor children, the description of the assets to be distributed, the day when the will was signed as well as the name, address and marital status of the testator are some of the simple will’s components. Living will and joint wills are other common types of wills that come with their own components.
