Last Wills

Find answers to questions you might have about last wills, and get a better understanding of how they're written, what happens if they're contested, and more.

Talk to your family about writing a will
Over 70 percent of Americans put off writing a will until its too late. With the holidays upon us, how can you effectively start the conversation with your family so that they stay protected and don't end up a statistic?
June 12, 2024 · 3 min read
West Virginia last will and testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in West Virginia, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
June 12, 2024 · 4 min read
Mississippi last will and testament
Mississippi has specific laws that affect how a last will ensures your property is correctly handled when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Mississippi, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.
June 12, 2024 · 3 min read
Arkansas last will and testament
Arkansas has some specific laws about how last wills can protect your family. Find out why last wills are important in Arkansas, how to create one, and more.
June 12, 2024 · 6 min read
Rhode Island last will and testament
Teaser: Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Rhode Island, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
June 12, 2024 · 4 min read
South Dakota last will and testament
A last will ensures your property is passed according to your wishes when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in South Dakota, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.
June 12, 2024 · 4 min read
Washington last will and testament
Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Washington, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, what you can leave to your heirs through a last will, and more.
June 12, 2024 · 4 min read
Don't have a will? 10 common but misguided excuses
Although making a will might seem like a big task—it isn't. A will is simple and straightforward, and something that everyone should have. Yet, many people don't. And why not? Read on for the 10 most common excuses along with some common sense tips to help overcome them.
June 12, 2024 · 5 min read
Should you put online passwords in your will?
People are using the Internet to manage more financial transactions than ever before, from paying bills to big-money transactions like investing or real estate. Many of those who embrace the concept also enjoy the paper-free convenience of receiving their financial documents electronically—bills, account statements, annual reports, and more.
June 12, 2024 · 3 min read
No-contest clauses in wills and trusts
Are you concerned about a potential challenge to your will or trust once you're gone? A no-contest clause in a will or trust can be quite effective in discouraging challenges to the documents after your death.
June 12, 2024 · 4 min read