BETA
Chapter 1
Writing down your wishes with a will
Chapter 2
The magic of trusts and protecting assets
Chapter 3
Healthcare and decisions when it matters most
Chapter 4
Digital legacies and modern planning
YOUR GOAL
Master of Estate planning basics for families
Ch 1 · Writing down your wishes with a will
hank Match family assets with future wishes to discover how estate planning protects your loved ones.
hank Your Wishes and a Will
Lead: "Who gets your treasured things?" Response: "You decide!" Lead: "Your will a clear message brings!" Response: "For your family's guide!"
hank An executor is the trusted person named in a will to manage and distribute the deceased's assets.
hank A will allows parents to name trusted guardians to care for their underage children.
Fun Fact
Ancient Roman wills: In ancient Rome, failing to leave a valid will was considered a major social disgrace.
Glossary
will (noun)
A legal document expressing a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their property after death. In 2061 BC, Nek'ure, an Egyptian prince, created the oldest known written will to distribute his estate.
A legal document expressing a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their property after death. In 2061 BC, Nek'ure, an Egyptian prince, created the oldest known written will to distribute his estate.
Quiz
What happens to a person's minor children if both parents pass away without naming a guardian in a will?
Quiz
At what age do most jurisdictions allow an individual to write a legally binding will?