It doesn't matter how old you are or if you are in good health or are afflicted with an illness—you might have thought you need to have a will made. You might also think that maybe it's not necessary to plan for your demise, as you don't have kids or any assets. Do you really need to make a will? It is important to have that legal document, especially in certain cases
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