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Dote Magazine Issue 7

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ABOUT THE WILL I L LU S T R ATED BY K ATE K LAS S EN

We’ve all heard about wills, but do we really understand them? Do you need one if you aren’t a senior citizen with a hefty estate? What are the guidelines around making them? As we learned from Shirley in “Good Grief,” (on page 68) we should all be prepared for death and loss, so we’ve spoken with Eleanor Carlson of Carbert Waite LLP, who specializes in wills and estates, to help give us a better understanding of wills and why they are something we should all consider having.

What is a will?

A will is a document which outlines your intentions as to what happens to your property after you die.

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