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HOFFMAN, COMFORT, OFFUTT, SCOTT & HALSTAD, LLP QUESTION – DO I ACTUALLY NEED A LAST WILL? CARROLLCOUNTYMARYLANDLAWFIRM.COM

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Page 1: Question – Do I Actually Need a Last Will?

HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

QUESTION –DO I ACTUALLYNEED ALAST WILL?CARROLLCOUNTYMARYLANDLAWFIRM.COM

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

YES, IT IS IMPORTANTFOR PEOPLE TO HAVEA LAST WILL FOR ANUMBER OF REASONS.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

A last will is a legallybinding document thatcontains instructions forhow the deceased's assetsare to be distributed aswell as any last wishes.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

Those who have a familyor loved ones of any kindshould have a last willso they can leave themcertain things they wantthem to have, whether itis their entire estateor specific possessions.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

A will is especially crucialfor those who have minorchildren, even if the assetsthey have aren't significant.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

Everyone who has a last willshould keep this documentup to date to reflectany important changesthat need to be takeninto consideration.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

You should considercreating or amending awill if you get married,as doing so will essentiallycancel a will unless yourwill specifies that it hasbeen made in contemplationof that marriage.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

Those who get divorcedshould make the necessarychanges to their will sotheir former spousedoesn't benefit fromtheir estate at all.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

It is necessary to finda good lawyer who cancreate the best

can offer.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

Contact us!Hoffman, Comfort,Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP.

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