6 Common Myths That Keep People From Starting A Will

Wills are one of those things that people just don’t like to talk about. The thought of what happens after you die is uncomfortable, and therefore we might not fully take the time to understand or think about what a will really means. We’re here to shed some light on some of the top misconceptions that keep people from having a Last Will and starting one now.

A common explanation for why people don’t have a Will is because they don’t think they have anything of real worth. However, what many may not know is that having a legal Will is not about the “stuff.”

Here are some of the most common excuses we hear:

1. “We/I don’t own anything”
2. “All I have are kids”
3. “I don’t have any kids”
4. “How will this benefit me if I don’t own anything?”
5. “I’m single”
6. “I’m not planning on dying anytime soon”

Let’s address some of these common myths about Wills!

You DO have assets.