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  • Writing & Understanding a Will 📜

    A will is not just for the rich — it's for anyone who wants clarity, peace, and control over what happens after they’re gone. Sadly, many families face emotional and legal conflict because someone died without one. Writing a will protects your loved ones and ensures your wishes are respected.

    • 🔹 What Is a Will and Why Every Woman Should Write One

      • 📜 A will is a legal document stating who should receive your money, property, and belongings after your death
      • 👩‍⚖️ It gives you the power to choose beneficiaries — whether they are children, siblings, parents, or even friends
      • 👩 Every woman — married, single, or divorced — should create a will to protect her dependents and ensure fairness

      Having a will is especially important if you have minor children, dependent parents, or want to leave assets to someone outside your immediate legal heirs.

    • 🔹 Key Elements of a Simple Will

      • Personal details: Name, age, address, and date of writing
      • List of assets: Bank accounts, gold, land, house, LIC, jewellery, etc.
      • Beneficiaries: Who will receive what (by name and relation)
      • Executor: Person who will carry out your wishes
      • Witnesses: At least two witnesses must sign the will (not beneficiaries)

      A will does not need to be registered, but it must be signed and dated clearly with witnesses.

      💡 Tip:

      You can update your will anytime — especially after major life events like marriage, divorce, childbirth, or buying property.

      🌼 Final Thought

      You don’t need a lawyer to write a basic will. You need clarity, honesty, and a pen. A well-written will is one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind.