The importance of a Last Will and Testament is without bounds, since it is an individual's final declaration as to how his or her worldly estate should be distributed after death. And since it is a final declaration, the importance of its ' existence is equaled only by the requirement that it be properly drafted and legally witnessed.
A Last Will And Testament, unlike most other legal instruments, is frequently the subject of court litigation, since the beneficiaries (heirs) usually do not participate in its preparation and, therefore, often are unhappy with its directives. To withstand the possibility of a court challenge, the Last Will And Testament must be drafted in such a way that the intents and desires of the maker are not only clearly shown, but also legally sufficient under state laws.
The Last Will and Testament included in this Alpha Last Will And Testament Kit is a WITNESSED WILL, which is valid in all states, that fully incorporates all of the protective clauses and optional provisions that are not only necessary to make known the clear intents of the will maker, but also to provide directives that fully comply with state laws that govern last will and testaments and estates in general.
The Last Will And Testament is not one of the so-called simple wills, but a professionally predrafted comprehensive Will that is designed in such a unique way that its preparation is very easily accomplished without any legal expertise. In fact, the discretionary provisions included in the Will allow for many options, some foreseen and some unforeseen. One such provision that substantially enhances the quality of the Will is the Testamentary Trust Clause.
The Testamentary Trust Clause provides that extra measure of protection against the distinct possibility that one or more of the heirs named in the Will may not be capable of managing the sudden receipt of a sizeable estate.
In other words, the Last Will And Testament provides enough utility to allow the will maker to exercise his or her judgment on a variety of matters concerning the distribution of his or her estate.
Every effort has been made to simplify the preparation of the Last Will And Testament; however, before attempting to prepare the Will Forms, all of the material included in this text should be My read, including the various illustrated examples of each of the Last Will And Testament Forms in the Appendix Section (the Blue Pages).
If you have specific questions regarding any of the material included in this Alpha Last Will And Testament Kit, you may contact the publisher at the address or phone number indicated in this text; however if you have questions regarding the legal division of your property (for example, a plan to disinherit either or both your spouse and/or children), it is advisable that you consult with a local attorney since there may very well be state laws that restrict, limit or prohibit any such action.
Your -estate will profit from this advice, since it may well eliminate a challenge to the Will, which can be costly to your estate in a number of ways, namely: (1) It may result in a costly and time-consuming hearing to determine the legality of your action, or (2) It may well result in a Court Ordered Division of your property that would be contrary to your sense of fairness.
Also, before you attempt to prepare the Last Will And Testament Forms, you should first review all of the material included in this text as you may find that much of the material identifies with your situation.