{"id":973,"date":"2019-06-13T07:06:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/?post_type=video&p=973"},"modified":"2023-10-24T10:40:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:40:09","slug":"what-is-a-will-and-why-do-i-need-one","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/resource-center\/video\/what-is-a-will-and-why-do-i-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Will and Why Do I Need One?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes for asset distribution, guardianship of minor children, and more after your death. You need one to ensure your wishes are followed and to avoid potential conflicts among your heirs. It’s a vital part of estate planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experts in estate planning, ACTEC Fellows Elizabeth K. Arias<\/a> and Jean G. Carter<\/a>, answer questions that families often have when preparing a will.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n