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life insurance if a must...the amount depends on your bills and liabilites, such as mortgage and other expenditures...variable is a good policy, but a tad more expensive..
and as far as a will, you can go on line and down load the proper paper work and fill in the lines.....but if you are someone with a lot of assets, and more than one child, make sure you get an executor...less headaches for the family especially during the death a a loved one..
One website is LegacyWriter.com dont know too much about them but check others out...good luck
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Ten Reasons To Make a Legal Will Ten Reasons To Consult an Estate Planning Attorney
1. Make the most difficult time for loved ones easier.
2. Name who takes care of your children.
3. Prevent bitter family battles.
4. Simplify the legal process.
5. Name who gets your assets.
6. Prevent confusion.
7. Protect the family home or business.
8. Minimize legal costs.
9. Eliminate cost for administrator bond.
10. Give consideration to your personal choices. 1. Be sure that Legal Will documents are correctly prepared and executed properly.
2. Develop a Trust or Living Trust.
3. Help probate the Last Will & Testament after a loved one dies.
4. Protect and preserve assets.
5. Arrange the emotional and financial security of your children.
6. Minimize estate taxes.
7. Address specific state or local probate and tax laws.
8. Have an attorney serve as Executor or Guardian of the Estate.
9. Address complex issues related to prior marriages.
10. Keep the family business or personal assets whole