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his/her wishes and secure the the efficient management of the the testator’s property Handwritten Wills Wills (“holographic Wills”) can can be made by a a a a a a a a a a testator without the services of a a a a a a a a a a a lawyer problems can can arise if not done properly properly and/or in accordance with applicable legislation A properly properly drafted Will can be a a a a a a a a a a a simple inexpensive way to address many estate-related matters matters and can make matters matters run much smoother upon death While there there are are many benefits to having a a a a a a a a a a Will Will in in in in place there there are are some things that that may not be accomplished in in in in in a a a a a a a a a Will Will It is is important to keep in in in mind that that some items may may not not flow through your estate and thus may may not not be distributed in in in accordance with your Will During the estate planning process it it it is important to speak with a a a a a a a a a lawyer experienced in in such matters and knowledgeable of your unique situation A well designed estate plan can help minimize probate (and other) taxes and and can alert you you to to to any potential statutory claims that may impact your your ability to to to deal with your your assets as as intended A lawyer can discuss any potential claims that a a a a a a a a a “dependant may have under Law and or or with respect to any potential claims or or entitlements An awareness of such responsibilities and rights can help prevent unintended consequences or surprises upon death In addition to to certain statutory claims there are other legal limitations that must be considered when drafting a a a a a a a a a a Will Documents such as a a a a a a a a a a a a a marriage or a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a cohabitation agreement agreement agreement a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a separation agreement agreement agreement or or a a a a a a a a a a a shareholders agreement agreement agreement (with buy/sell provisions or or option agreements) may also affect your Will plan and thus it it is important that such information be shared with your representative(s) when designing an an estate plan In addition to determining how your estate will be distributed a a a a a a a a a lawyer can speak to you about choosing an an an Estate Trustee and the considerations involved in in in in selecting an an an appropriate person (or trust company) to administer your estate The potential responsibility and work involved in in in in in being an an an an an Estate Trustee can can be be significant and and thus appointing someone with the financial acumen and and willingness to take on on on this responsibility Page 30 - - VANDER PLAAT-CAGGIANO FUNERAL HOME