A Will is a document that reflects the planned distribution of your assets.

If you wish to leave your entire Estate to your surviving spouse, you must have a Will. If there is no Will, the State of Ohio will write a Will for you according to the statute of descent and distribution and your surviving spouse may or may not get your entire Estate.

With a Will you can decide who gets your property and how much. A Will can also help reduce family disputes regarding the division of assets.

Most importantly and often overlooked, a Will can also name a guardian for a minor child and hold money beyond the age of 18 up until the age of 21. By having a Will you can help to minimize or avoid the chances of your ex-spouse getting or controlling your child’s money.

When you have no Will, you also lose control over who the fiduciary will be.

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