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?

\ 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. 2 : desire, wish: such as.

Whats in a will?

A will is a legal document that spells out your wishes regarding the care of your children, as well as the distribution of your assets after your death. Failure to prepare a will typically leaves decisions about your estate in the hands of judges or state officials and may also cause family strife.