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THE BENEFITS OF DRAFTING A WILL

May 14, 2015

Wills can limits family disputes, courts will allow wills to be contested in very rare circumstances. This usually occurs when there is a reason to believe that the will is not totally legitimate. When drafting a will you should be specific you should provide as many details as possible about both the assets and the person that should receive the property. Specificity can prevent fighting, so try to lay out your wishes as explicitly as possible.

THE BENEFITS OF DRAFTING A WILL

A will can be define as a formal declaration of one’s intent  concerning the disposal of one’s property and holdings after death .By drafting a will ,an individual  ensures that his or her belongings will go to the desired beneficiaries. In other to avoid people taking your benefits and leaving your immediate family. There are major benefits of drafting a will.

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           Wills can limits family disputes, courts will allow wills to be contested in very rare circumstances. This usually occurs when there is a reason to believe that the will is not totally legitimate.  When drafting a will you should be specific you should provide as many details as possible about both the assets and the person that should receive the property. Specificity can prevent fighting, so try to lay out your wishes as explicitly as possible.

          In addition to bequeathing assets to beneficiaries, the diseased may also outline how he or she would she would like certain assets to be used in future. A will makes quantifying and distributing assets easier. A will prevents the need for all footwork and paper work because it formally outlines diseased assets. It may also quantify what certain assets are worth.

               Individuals seeking to prevent family infighting, and who want to ensure that their spouses children  and other relatives are properly taken care of after they die would  be wise to consider drafting a will due .Due to due to the very legal nature of a will, be sure to consult an attorney prior to drafting or executing the document. 

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BY SHATU FORI

Department of Mass Communication University of Maiduguri.

Email:- [email protected]

 

 

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