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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do I need a will? Honest question. If we both die, assets will go to our kids right? And if they are minors, a family member would have rights...right?! We trust all our parents and siblings to do the right thing/best they can. [/quote]

It’s irresponsible to have kids and not have a will. You need to decide ahead of time who would have custody of your kids if you died, and have that conversation with those people ahead of time to ensure they are on board with it. You and your spouse may not even agree on whose family members would be best suited to raising your kids and how—it’s a conversation you have to have ahead of time. Don’t just expect that family will do the right thing when the time comes or won’t fight over kids. If you don’t decide Ahead of time and pass away unexpectedly, a random judge will be deciding where your kids go for you. It’s really not that hard to get a cheap will. You can do it online. Or if you have access to a legal resource benefit at work, pay for the service for a year and then get a will done. You owe it to your children. [/quote]

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