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Wills

Serving Clients in Sioux Falls and the Surrounding Area

A ‘Will’, technically known as a ‘Last Will And Testament’, is one the most fundamental components of any estate plan. A Will is a legal document that controls the distribution of property after you pass away. A Will can help you accomplish all of the following goals:

Name a guardian and/or conservator for your minor children
Determine who receives your assets after you pass away, rather than the state making this decision for you based upon established guidelines for asset distribution
Name the person or institution you want to manage your estate after you pass away
Make gifts to charity
Determine who will be responsible for paying estate and other taxes

If you die without a Will, your property will be distributed according to formulas determined by state statutes. That is, the state, not you, will control who gets what. These statutes are set in stone and make no exceptions for family members in need or what your loved ones claim you might or might not have wanted. The state also dictates who can be appointed to manage your estate, quite possibly a person you never would have wanted to handle this important matter. In addition, the cost of probating your estate without a Will may very well be significantly higher than if you had created a valid Will.