Kansas Mutual Will

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While you can write your own last will and testament, it's very important to follow your state's requirements. If the court finds it invalid, someone other than your chosen executor could handle your estate and distribute your assets differently than you intended.

Joint wills are usually created by married couples. They often state that: After one spouse has died, all the couple's property will be left to the surviving spouse; and. After the surviving spouse dies, the remaining property will be left to the couple's children.

Create the initial document. Start by titling the document Last Will and Testament" and including your full legal name and address. Designate an executor. Appoint a guardian. Name the beneficiaries. Designate the assets. Ask witnesses to sign your will. Store your will in a safe place.

Choose an online legal services provider or locate a will template. Carefully consider your distribution wishes. Identify a personal representative/executor. Understand the requirements to make your will legal. Make sure someone else knows about your will. Consult a lawyer if you have a more complicated estate.

Include personal identifying information. Include a statement about your age and mental status. Designate an executor. Decide who will take care of your children. Choose your beneficiaries. List your funeral details. Sign and date your Last Will and Testament.

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to have an attorney draft a will for you. Anyone can write this document on their own, and as long as it meets all of the legal requirements of the state, courts will recognize one you wrote yourself.

Find an online template or service. Make a list of your assets. Be specific about who gets what. If you have minor children, choose a guardian. Give instructions for your pet. Choose an executor. Name a 'residuary beneficiary' List your funeral preferences.