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Writing a Will During the Pandemic – What You Need to Know

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If there is one thing that this pandemic has taught us, it is that life is fragile. The world can change in an instant because of an illness that we are not prepared for. Seemingly healthy individuals have fallen ill. We never really know what the future holds for us, which is why it is important to be prepared all the time. And during this time, you might be considering getting the help of New Westminster lawyers to create your will. A will is an important piece of document that will distribute the assets and properties you will leave behind to your inheritors. Dying intestate or without a will means your estate will be subjected to the probate process where the court will decide who gets what based on inheritance law.  The problem with this is that your surviving family members might not get what you want them to get. That is also not to mention the estate taxes that your surviving members will have to pay from the proceeds of the estate. Having a will can help you make plans