Life is constantly changing, and so should your will. Major milestones like marriage, divorce, welcoming a new child, losing a loved one, or even relocating can all impact the plans you’ve carefully put in place. But does that mean you have to start from scratch? Not always! Updating your will doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but it does need to be done right to ensure your wishes are honored.

Having a will is how you convey instructions for the state to follow in distributing your property. Without one, the state makes those decisions for you using their own rules - regardless of your personal wishes. I’ll break down what those rules are and why creating a will is essential for protecting who and what matters most to you.

While we all hope to live long, healthy lives, unexpected medical events, such as an accident or sudden illness, can leave us unable to make decisions for ourselves. Without proper planning, our loved ones may struggle to manage our affairs or face legal obstacles in making critical choices on our behalf. Learn how planning for incapacitation just as important as planning for what happens after we’re gone.