Will (law)
legal declaration by which a person names one or more persons to manage their estate and provide for the distribution of their property at death
A will or testament is a legal document that explains the last wishes of someone after they die.[1] It is sometimes called a "last will and testament".[2]
A person writes a will and testament before they die, and usually writes what they want to happen to their estate (money and their things) after they die. A will may also provide for other issues including,
- Stating preferences for funeral arrangements,
- Designating a guardian for a minor child,
- Preventing will contests, and
- Making gifts to charities.[1]
When a person passes away, the person's will may be probated, meaning that a probate court will authorize a representative to carry out the deceased person's wishes.[3] Depending upon where probate occurs, the representative may be called a personal representative, executor or administrator.[3]
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