A will is a declaration (almost always written) setting out the way in which a person's assets are to be distributed on their death. It is also an opportunity for the individual (the testator) to choose who will deal with their affairs after death (the executors) and to appoint guardians for any minor children. The will can also include other wishes, such as those relating to the funeral or the care of pets. A will can also create a trust or give someone a right to live in a property for a specified period of time.
If a person dies without a valid will, they are said to have died 'intestate' and their assets
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