A will or testament is a legal document that expresses a person's wishes as to how their property is to be distributed after their death and as to which person is to manage the property until its final distribution.
What is a person's will?
will. noun. \ ˈwil \ Definition of will (Entry 2 of 3) 1 : a legal declaration of a person's wishes regarding the disposal of his or her property or estate after death especially : a written instrument legally executed by which a person makes disposition of his or her estate to take effect after death.
How do I write a will?
Writing Your Will
- Create the initial document. Start by titling the document “Last Will and Testament" and including your full legal name and address. ...
- Designate an executor. ...
- Appoint a guardian. ...
- Name the beneficiaries. ...
- Designate the assets. ...
- Ask witnesses to sign your will. ...
- Store your will in a safe place.
