7 Things You Should Know About Writing a Will

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7 Things You Should Know About Writing a Will

• HHS Lawyers and Legal Consultants

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Why is a Will Useful?

• First of all, a will contains your wishes after
  your death. It has the information to whom you
  want certain assets or anything that you own to
  go to (who are called the beneficiaries). This is
  a legal document that will be upheld by the
  concerned department in a country. The testator
  (the one who owns the will) will have to choose a
  testator (the one who executes the will) for the
  wishes to be executed after the death of the
  former.
• This is helpful in a way that your loved ones
  would not have to go through hassles of settling
  what you have left behind. They would not have to
  fight over who will act as a guardian for minor
  children or dependents. You will also be ensured
  that the things that you have worked for are
  going to the right people.

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What Happens if a Will is Not Made Before
Someones Death?

• There are a number of people who die without a
  will, and the usual outcome is that the assets
  and possessions of the deceased will have to be
  settled based on the laws of the country he is
  in. The family or close relatives of the deceased
  are usually the ones who will receive what was
  left by the deceased.
• This causes difficulty on the part of your family
  as certain assets go to people that they know are
  not exactly your first choice. Since the deceased
  cannot possibly do anything regarding the matter
  at hand, your family is left to accept the ruling
  of the court.

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Can Wills Be Invalid?

• There are a lot of ways that will be invalid.
  Each country has varying requirements that
  testators must follow in order to not have an
  invalid will. It is such a hassle to write a will
  only to have it be declared invalid on the day it
  was supposed to be executed.
• This is why testators must not only double check
  if they have met the conditions that are needed
  to be met but to check it as many times as
  possible with the help of a will lawyer in Dubai.

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Do I Need an Attorney to Prepare My Will?

• In general, you are not required to hire a
  lawyer. You can write a will on your own.
  However, it is advisable for you to find wills
  solicitors or will drafting services in Dubai to
  guide you in how to do it and follow the rules in
  doing so.
• Who Should I Name as My Executor?
• An executor of your will can either be your
  trusted friend, spouse, or relative. You can also
  have the choice of naming your attorney (as per
  your countrys laws) as the executor of your will
  if you want someone who is knowledgeable about
  the legal matters that come with it.

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How Often Does a Will Need to Be Updated?

• It can be that a will needs not to be updated,
  but it is advisable that it should be revisited
  by the testator to ensure that everything still
  stands true. A will is composed of major life
  decisions so it needs to be checked once in a
  while.
• Moments like divorce, childbirth, the death of
  chosen beneficiaries can affect ones decisions
  about their will.
• Who Has the Right to Contest My Will?
• Beneficiaries are usually the people who
  challenge a will. They might feel that the assets
  or possessions left to them are not exactly what
  they assumed they would receive, and they feel
  the need to contest because they are expecting
  more. Some who do not receive anything might
  contest that the will is fraudulent.
• There is a lot of reason why people would contest
  a will. It can be because they feel that you were
  not in your proper mind when you signed it or you
  were coerced to sign a fraudulent will.

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Will Drafting Services in Dubai

• There are a lot of legal drafting services in
  Dubai that you can find in order to help you in
  writing your will and ensuring it meets all the
  requirements that the laws expect from you.
• HHS Lawyers And Legal Consultants have a team
  that offers will lawyers in Dubai and attorney
  services for those who are looking to write a
  will. Because it is seemingly an arduous process
  to deal with it, we can lend a hand to make it
  easier for you.
• You can contact us now to book a free
  consultation with regard to our will lawyers and
  attorney services.
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