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However, any debt or expense secured by a mortgage, pledge, or similar encumbrance on property owned by me at my death need not be paid by my estate, but such property may pass subject to such mortgage, pledge, or similar encumbrance. Furthermore, this article does not apply to the extent it is inconsistent with terms related to the payment of such debts, expenses, or taxes contained within any inter vivos instrument executed by me related to any trusts, gifts, property transfers, jointly owned property or accounts, insurance, or property subject to a power of appointment.&lt;\u002Fli&gt;        &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Executors.&lt;\u002Fstrong&gt; I appoint  as Executor(s) of this Will. If none of the aforementioned Executors survive me or are able to serve in such capacity for any reason, then I authorize the court to appoint a person or corporation as Executor for my Will. If there are co-Executors and one co-Executor predeceases me or is unable or unwilling to act, the survivor shall serve as Executor. I direct that no bond or security of any kind shall be required of any Executor. Furthermore, I direct that no Executor serving hereunder shall receive compensation for their services out of estate funds. Executor(s) may utilize any expedited or unsupervised administration procedures available under state law for the quick and efficient administration of my estate with as little intervention of the probate court as possible.&lt;\u002Fli&gt;    &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No Liability.&lt;\u002Fstrong&gt; My Executor(s) are free of liability and are discharged from any further accountability for distributing assets in compliance with this Will.&lt;\u002Fli&gt;      &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After-Born or Adopted Children.&lt;\u002Fstrong&gt; If subsequent to the execution of this Will there shall be an additional child or children born to or adopted by me, I direct that such birth or adoption shall not revoke this Will.&lt;\u002Fli&gt;        &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interpretation and Captions.&lt;\u002Fstrong&gt; Wherever the context so requires, words used herein in one gender shall be applicable to all genders, words used in the singular shall include the plural, and words used in the plural shall include the singular. 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In many cases, a will is a key part of an estate plan.&nbsp;Specifically, wills are an important planning tool for those who want to make sure that their wishes are formally and legally documented by specifying how their estate should be managed and distributed after they die.&nbsp;Those with one or more minor children should also consider creating a will to make sure that they have identified contingency plans for the custody of their children in case both parents die prematurely.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":460,"question":461,"answer":82,"legacyHtml":462},"6ad8eeda8e8fff0063ab5fb1","Do I need an attorney to write my will?","\u003Cp>Creating your own will is legally permissible, but not advisable. Each state enforces unique legal requirements for valid wills. While an attorney is not mandatory, professional assistance is strongly recommended to ensure your will is enforceable and accurately reflects your wishes. Using expert services can help you navigate state-specific laws, avoid costly mistakes, and provide peace of mind that your final wishes will be honored&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":464,"question":465,"answer":82,"legacyHtml":466},"6ad8eeda8e8fff0063ab5fb2","Can I disinherit someone in my will?","\u003Cp>Wills are governed by state law. In most states, you can disinherit a child, but you cannot completely disinherit a spouse.&nbsp;One of the reasons someone may choose to create a will is to document his or her wishes for distributing assets unevenly among named beneficiaries or completely disinheriting someone altogether.&nbsp;If you choose to disinherit a relative, it is a good idea to ensure that your will includes language confirming that any omissions are intentional and are not the result of a mistake. 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