Do I need to change my will if I changed an executor
Your executor will be the one who administers your estate, so choose wisely. If the executor you have chosen can no longer serve in this capacity for whatever reason (e.g., no longer of sound mind, has moved out of the country), you need to change your will.
Do I have to include everything in my will
It’s important to carefully consider your assets and include a provision for everything that you wish to distribute to your beneficiaries. It is also a good idea to provide some what-if provisions in the event that a named beneficiary cannot inherit as intended (e.g., the beneficiary has died).
Including a residuary clause is a good way to make sure that all of your assets are distributed to your beneficiaries and not taken by the state. This is often called a “leftovers” clause because it includes just that—those assets that are leftover after items specifically mentioned have been distributed.
If you don’t have a residuary clause and you have property left over that wasn’t distributed, you have died partially intestate, meaning without a will, and your state laws will dictate where any property not specifically mentioned will go.
Don’t let these potential pitfalls keep you from writing a last will—for most Americans, it is the most important document they will ever sign.
Do I need to update my will every time my circumstances changed
“One of the biggest mistakes you can make with a will is forgetting to update it when your circumstances change. Getting divorced, getting married, or having a child are all examples of situations where a review may be necessary. Taking a glance at your will every so often can keep you from unintentionally creating problems for your heirs if you were to die unexpectedly.
Do I need to update my will if I moved to the different state
“Every state has a different set of guidelines that govern what constitutes a legal will and who can write one. Generally, you have to be at least 18 to make a will, although some states may grant an exception if you’re younger but legally married. Depending on where you live, it may need to be typed, as some states permit handwritten or videotaped wills.
Before you sit down to write your will, you must be clear about what the requirements are; otherwise, you run the risk of it being declared invalid. Specifically, you’ll want to find out if there are any restrictions on age, the number of witnesses that are required, who can serve as a witness, and whether the will must be notarized.”