{"id":27973,"date":"2021-07-14T10:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?page_id=27973"},"modified":"2024-05-14T09:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T13:15:42","slug":"guide-preparing-your-will","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/guide-preparing-your-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical guide: Preparing your will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A well-known proverb warns that \u201cYou can\u2019t take it with you.\u201d Of course, at one point in our lives, we all have to think about what will happen after we\u2019re gone. This moment is an opportunity to take stock of our possessions and how we want to divide them up. In essence, this is what estate planning is.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to listing the essential steps to preparing a will, this guide will help you start thinking about how you want to divide up your estate, start discussions with your loved ones, clarify your desires, and make some important choices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Get a trove of tips to guide your thinking<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Your will<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand the different types of wills and the important choices you need to make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your estate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a clear picture of your situation by making a list of your assets and liabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Distributing your estate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decide what you want to give away and to whom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leaving a gift in your will<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a meaningful and lasting impact for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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