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Will it all away – while you still can!

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A will can be written by oneself or one can hire a lawyer to write. While making a will one should use clear, unambiguous language to accurately describe one’s wishes. What is a Will? Several people know they need a will, but not everyone knows what a will is or what it does. A will is sometimes called a “last will or testament,” is a legal text that states your final wishes.   It is read after the death of the individual, and the court of law makes sure that the last wishes of the person are met. What are the Types of will? Types of will include the following: Nuncupative (non-culpatory) -oral or dictated; often restricted to sailors or army men. Holographic will – penned in the hand of the testator; in various jurisdictions, the signature and the material terms of the holographic will has to be in writing by the legator. Self-Proved – in a formal way with affidavits of subscribing witnesses to avoid legate. Notarial – will in public application and prepa