Did you know? Facts about estate planning

Many people are misinformed when it comes to estate planning so here are 3 helpful facts to guide you through. 

• You do need a will.  Your family does not get to make any decisions for you if you don’t write them down in a will—the government does. And this court process can be long and cost your loved ones a lot of money from your estate.
• Wills are important regardless of having a lot of money and properties or not. Wills can do quite a bit more than just name who gets your money and property. With a will, you can also nominate guardians for your minor children, name caretakers for your pets, leave instructions for digital assets, write your funeral wishes, and more. A will can also save your loved ones the time, money, and stress that comes with lengthy, expensive probate court proceedings.
• Wills are not complicated. There are several online will-making tools out there today, such as www.freewill.com. Here, you can fill out, download, and print your will for free in less than 30 minutes. Then all you must do is sign your will with at least two witnesses and keep it safe.