The benefit of obtaining wealth and accumulating valuable assets is that everything can be passed on to loved ones upon death. Dividing a deceased loved one's assets among beneficiaries can get complicated, especially if anyone feels entitled to something specific. If you do not want your assets to disturb the peace in your family upon your death, the best way to do so is to create a will. A will can still be contested, but there is less of a risk of conflict because you will have the final say over who receives your assets. You can stabilize your will further by hiring an attorney, as well as making sure there are not any aspects of the will that seem fraudulent. 

Decide Who Deserves Your Assets

Rather than your family members bickering over your assets after you have passed away, a will gives you the power to distribute the assets. You will basically determine who gets your assets in the will, and you can appoint an executor to make sure those individuals receive the assets. An attorney can help you decide on who the most ideal executor is, as well as how your assets should be divided amongst loved ones. Loved ones do not necessarily mean family members, as you can also choose friends as beneficiaries. The benefit of having a will is that you can stop undeserving family members from enjoying your wealth, such as individuals who are estranged or did not treat you fairly.

Prevent Success if Your Will Is Contested

When a loved one is not appointed as a beneficiary in a will or did not receive what they feel deserving of, the will might be contested. Sometimes it is jealousy that motivates someone to contest a will. An attorney can add a no-contest clause to your will if you desire it to be done, as well as if it is allowed in your state. A no-contest clause can prevent the person who is contesting the will from obtaining any of your assets. An attorney can provide more details about adding a no-contest clause, as well as other things that can be done to solidify your will.

Make Updates to Your Will Before Your Death

At the moment that you put a will into place, you might feel confident about what it contains. However, the longer that you are alive, things can change between you and your beneficiaries. For example, a conflict can cause you to not want a specific person to be listed as a beneficiary. It is also possible for beneficiaries to pass away before you. An attorney can update your will anytime you desire it to be done.

Contact a local will planning attorney to learn more.