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What do I include in my Will?

When you make out a Will you would normally include the following:

the name of your Executor
clear instructions about how you want your assets to be divided
to whom you wish to leave your assets and what should happen if someone you name dies before you
instructions regarding your funeral arrangements
the name of a Guardian to care for young children
- the role of Guardian does not include responsibility for the financial support of the children and may be subject to the Family Law Act
- the Guardian does not become the Trustee of the children's entitlements under the Estate
- these duties remain with the Trustee of the Estate

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