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    Remember to Include These Things in Your Will

    Estate Planning

    For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when discussing estate planning is the creation of a will. While it’s not likely to be the only part of your estate plan, there’s a good chance that it’s a big part of what you do.

    When creating a will, there’s a mistake you need to avoid: assuming that the only thing you can do is specify who will receive your assets upon your death.


    Yes, this is one of the primary goals of creating a will, but it’s far from the only detail to include. There are a variety of other things to touch on, including the following:

    • Name an executor (and an alternate)
    • Provide direction on how to manage or allocate your business or business assets (if applicable)
    • Specify how to handle final expenses, debts and taxes
    • Provide a caretaker for pets

    With these points in mind, you can now see that there’s more to creating a will than initially meets the eye.

    Take for example naming a caretaker for your pets. If you have a pet, you know that it’s like a part of your family. And for this reason, you want to make sure it’s taken care of in the event of your death.

    There are a variety of steps you can take in regards to pet planning. If you’re not comfortable with what you can do in your will, a pet trust is the way to go. With this, you can stipulate more than who will take care of your pet. You can also touch on details such as:

    • Daily schedules
    • Health care
    • Food recommendations

    No one cares for your pet better than you, so you should use every estate planning tool available – including a will – to protect your furry friend.

    If you’re in the process of creating your first will, strongly consider everything that it should include. And if you already have a will in place, review it with an eye toward making key changes to strengthen it.

    Should you have any questions, concerns, or require guidance, don’t hesitate to contact us.  

    Kevin Kinghorn
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