The Importance of Writing a Will
Why Should I Write a Will? Writing a will is a very sensitive, emotive and controversial subject especially in the African context. People view discussions about writing a will or death as a bad omen similar to inviting death into our lives. Many people ask certain fundamental questions such as: 1. Is it necessary to write a will? 2. How will my family benefit from my will in case I write one? 3. What is required for one to write a will? These and many other confounding questions reveal that many people don't know what a will is all about. You have heard or witnessed numerous cases of children, siblings or wives fighting over the property of the deceased. This article will focus on the meaning of a will, myths and facts about writing a will, and what is required to write a will. 1. What is a will? A will is a legal document with a set of instructions that specify who should inherit what asset in the event of your demise. 2. What make...
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