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Drew Blankenship

The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make In Your Will, According to Estate Planning Experts

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Maintaining an up-to-date will could make all the difference in whether or not your children get disinherited. However, too often, seniors leave their wills the same for decades. Shutterstock

Most people assume that once they write a will, their family will automatically avoid legal headaches after they pass away. Unfortunately, estate planning experts say that is not always true. A poorly written, outdated, or incomplete will can create confusion, family conflict, probate delays, and even financial losses for loved ones. In many cases, the biggest estate planning mistakes are not dramatic errors but simple oversights people never realized mattered. If you want your final wishes carried out properly and your family protected, do your best to avoid these three major will mistakes.

1. Failing To Update Your Will After Major Life Changes

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