Start making an inventory of your possessions (if you own a home, car, stocks, antiques, jewelry, etc.) and think about what you would ultimately like to happen to them if you were to die. Would you leave everything to your spouse? Your children? Your parents? Your siblings?
If you have minor children, you will also need to consider who you would like to care for them if you were to pass away. You can designate close friends or family members. Be sure to discuss this with them in advance of having your will created.
You have the right to leave your property to whomever you like, including religious organizations or charities. You simply need to think about where you'd like your belongings to go and memorialize it on paper. From there, a simple consultation with an attorney would be all you need to have your will created.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2013 at 2:19 PM