Without a Will, you are leaving it up to your State to decide who gets what.
Without a Will, your assets could end up with your child’s ex-spouse or creditor.
Without a Will, you have no input as to who will care for your minor children when you die and the courts may appoint a guardian you disapprove of.
Without a Will, all of your assets may go to the government.
Without a Will, your assets may not pass to the people whom you would like.
Without a Will, if you own a family business, it could pass to individuals who do not get along.
Approximately seven out of ten Americans die without a Will.
Over 40 percent of Americans age 45 or older have not drawn up a Will according to the AARP.
About half of people that do have Wills have not reviewed them in over 5 years or have not updated them after making major life changes.
You can destroy your Will, Durable Power of Attorney, or Living Will at any time to cancel it.
A Will has no legal effect until you die.
With a Living Will your family will never be placed in a situation like the case of Terri Schiavo, whose right to life issues were not expressed in a Will and ultimately led to a nationally televised family vs family court battle. Your precise wishes wil
Your State annually receives millions of dollars from individuals who do not have Wills at the time of their death.