- 1). Appoint an executor (someone to represent you) and a trustee. You'll probably want the executor to be a spouse or child, as this person usually inherits most of your possessions and takes care of any outstanding debts or expenses you will leave behind when you pass away.
- 2). Make a list of your personal property and designate someone to inherit those items. Don't forget to include any inheritances or property you may become eligible to receive after you die. If the person you name happens to pass away, you'll need to list a secondary person to receive your possessions. For example, if you've listed your spouse to receive all of your personal property, but she passes away at the same time you do, you might make your child the secondary beneficiary.
- 3). Designate when beneficiaries receive their inheritances. For example, will you want your children to receive a lump sum or will they receive a certain amount each month or year? If one or more of your beneficiaries might be a minor when you pass away, you'll want to note at what age they can begin to receive their inheritance.
- 4). Make a list of a line of people to receive inheritances in case your primary or secondary beneficiaries pass away.
- 5). Sign the document.
- 6). Have two people who witnessed you sign the document sign it as well.
- 7). Get the document notarized.
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