Information You'll Need When Preparing a Will

Information You'll Need When Preparing a Will
  • Amounts of income and debt
  • Sources of income and debt
  • A list of important assets you own and their approximate value
  • Legal agreements between you and your spouse (e.g., prenuptial, divorce, separation agreements)
  • Any prior will and codicil
  • Names and addresses of beneficiaries
  • Names and addresses of proposed executor(s), guardian(s), and trustee(s)

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