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=== Why should I make a will? ===  
=== Why should I make a will? ===  
Your assets are what you own, and can include money, land, investments, and personal possessions such as jewelry and furniture. With some exceptions explained below, assets you own at your death become part of your estate. Making a will gives the you some control over what happens to your '''estate'''. With a will, you can make sure the things you own go to the people you want to have them.  
Your assets are what you own, and can include money, land, investments, and personal possessions such as jewelry and furniture. With some exceptions explained below, assets you own at your death become part of your '''estate'''. Making a will gives the you some control over what happens to your estate. With a will, you can make sure the things you own go to the people you want to have them.  


A will can also help the people who outlive you. They can feel sure that they are carrying out your wishes. Putting your intentions into a will can help save your family members and those you leave things to time, effort and money.  
A will can also help the people who outlive you. They can feel sure that they are carrying out your wishes. Putting your intentions into a will can help save your family members and those you leave things to time, effort and money.  
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