Naming Executor

Having a will can make passing your assets to your heirs easier and can prevent a lot of fighting between family members after your death. Although it is possible to draw up you own will, you can create many problems by doing this. Working with an attorney, you can have a complete will drawn up. Every aspect of your last will and testament will be covered. The following are a few areas that an attorney can discuss with you.

Naming your executor
A will is more than a paper stating who is to inherit which of your assets. You need to have an executor of the will that includes a set of instructors on what is to be done after your death. These instructions should include what to do with your remains. Do you want to be buried, have your body placed in a mausoleum or do you want to be cremated? Any special requests for your funeral should also be included. You will need to make sure that the individual to be named as the executor agrees to being your executor, and also to inform him or her where the will is to be stored. …show more content…
Even if your mental faculties erodes slowly, at some point you will no longer be able to make financial decisions. This can be especially important for someone with a business. You can decide now who should make these decisions for you. This is an important part of a complete will. A lawyer can discuss the possibilities of who might be a good choice and draw up the