Legal
Wills
Wills are written documents that state how to distribute assets after death and can make estate administration proceed more quickly and smoothly. Wills are relatively simple and inexpensive to prepare. While the law does not require a lawyer to write a will, an attorney can help avoid needless expense due to improper planning. If a person dies without a will or trust, or has not transferred property in some other way, the state determines how the property is distributed.
Updated: November 2, 2007
