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    Will clauses

    Disposal of the body
    Care of children
    Both spouses or domestic partners dying together

    It is best to get legal help when making a will. A will can set out the testator's wishes about

    • who they would like to administer their estate and arrange their funeral (their executor)
    • who will receive their assets (real estate, money, property and possessions, including sentimental items and digital assets) when they die
    • how cryptocurrency is to be dealt with (see Cryptocurrency)
    • the details of their funeral and whether they would prefer to be buried or cremated
    • their preferred guardians for any of their children under the age of 18
    • who will care for any pets they may have
    • what will happen if a beneficiary dies before the testator.

    The clauses included in a will depend on the circumstances and the wishes of the testator.

    Will clauses  :  Last Revised: Tue Dec 24th 2024
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