What is a will?
It is a necessary legal document that specifies how your assets are distributed after your death. It's a subject matter that people often avoid until their later years, but it is an incredibly important document to plan for ahead of time, as it as it carries out your desired wishes for the distribution of your property if anything unexpected happens to you. Because it is a legally binding document, it helps to lessen any conflict between family members or close friends after a person passes away. What happens if you don't create a will?

• People have to guess where you want your money to go
• No one will know who the official legal guardian of the children will be
• Can create tension and discord between family members
• Your assets could go to an unintended person, be given to the court to distribute or could end up going to the crown

When creating a will, you need to appoint someone to carry out your wishes. This designated person is an executor or estate trustee and most people appoint a family member, a lawyer or a financial advisor for this important role.
Remember, age is not the reason to create a will; it's just smart planning to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.