Re: Whats the deal with wills?
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Just saw this one.
Rule #1: it is your money, you can do what you want with it. Anyone can contest a will. Generally, if you would be reasonably expected to provide for someone and you don't, they can contest. This could include your dud brother who you were always bailing out. Patterns of assistance create evidence of need.
If you die without a will, your estate goes in this order, spouse, if none, kids, if none parents, if none. siblings. If you want to change this progression, make a will.
You cannot prevent someone from contesting, but it won't be your issue, will it?
If you are worried, try to give stuff with a warm hand.
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