Last Will and Testament
A will or testament is a legal document in which an individual names one or more individuals or entities to manage his estate and provides for the transfer of his property upon death.
Historically, a "will" referred to a legal document that disposed of an individual's real property while a "testament" disposed of an individual's personal property.
Today, the distinction is seldom observed, as the disposition of real property and personal property is now provided under a single document; thus giving rise to the popular title of "Last Will and Testament."
In this section, we present a detailed examination of the in's and out's of a Last Will and Testament. To make it easier to find the information you're looking for, we've divided this section into the following categories:
If you have a question about a Last Will and Testament, this is probably the best place to start.
Each state has its own requirements for a valid will. You can check the requirements for all 50 states right here.
Sometimes it's helpful to see the types of wills that other people are creating. Select the sample Last Will and Testament that comes closest to your personal and financial situation and take a look. We've even included a detailed description of each provision, together with optional ways of doing things. Just mouse-over the applicable text to display additional information via a pop-up window.
We've included a copy of the Last Will and Testament of a number of rich and famous people because they provide a glimpse into our own history and the lives of these notable people. They also provide valuable insight into the type of Last Will and Testament that people have created over the years.
Here, we've included a few selected articles that address some important issues concerning a Last Will and Testament.
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