Wills FAQs

• Q: Do Executors Get Paid?
  A: Usually executors are paid according to state laws that provide for commissions depending on the size of the estate. However, they may be paid an amount based on the … More
• Q: What Happens If A Named Executor Is Unable Or Unwilling To Serve?
  A: If the named executor is either unwilling or unable to serve when the Will goes to probate, the court will appoint a new executor. Beneficiaries of the Will can file a … More
• Q: Should I Prepare A Short Will Or A Long One?
  A: A non­complicated (short) Will is used to give all assets equally to one or more heirs. A long will provides much greater flexibility in how assets are divided, … More
• Q: What Are Some Of The Various Types Of Wills?
  A: There are various types of wills. An ambulatory will is a will that a person can change during that person`s lifetime. A double will is one in which two people join … More
• Q: What Is A Holographic Will?
  A: A holographic Will is a Will written entirely in the handwriting of the Testator (person preparing the Will). A single piece of paper that says nothing more than this … More
• Q: Who Should Make A Will?
  A: Each year a large number of people die without Wills leaving major decisions in the hands of the state. Every adult person should seriously think about making a Will. … More
• Q: What Circumstances Dictate The Need For A Will?
  A: A person`s age, marital status, and financial holdings weigh heavily into the decision to draft a Will. In general, every adult should think about making a Will, and … More
• Q: Do My Children Need A Will?
  A: No. Minors are not allowed to execute a Will. Young, childless adults with few assets may be able to hold property in joint names or to pass property automatically at … More
• Q: Who Should Witness The Signing Of My Will?
  A: You should sign your Will before at least two people who are not family members or people designated in you Will as beneficiaries. You also should sign your Will … More
• Q: What Should I Do With My Will After I Sign It?
  A: You will need to place the original Will in a safe place, and make several other copies to give to friends and/or family members for safekeeping in case the original … More
• Q: Whom Can I Choose As The Guardian Of My Minor Children?
  A: You can designate anyone you wish to be a guardian for your minor children as long as the designated person is an adult and legally fit to be a guardian for minor … More