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Dave Schleiffarth discusses the details of leaving gifts for beneficiaries in one's Last Will and Testament.

Attorney Dave Schleiffarth discusses guardianship nomination in estate planning.

A key decision in one's Last Will and Testament is the selection of a Personal Representative. Here is some important criteria to consider.

A Personal Representative (called an executor in some states) oversees your estate and carries out the instructions of your Last Will and Testament.

Among additional considerations, a Will names your personal representative, nominates guardians for minor children, and determines where or to whom your property & assets are to be distributed.

A Will is still an essential part of an estate plan even if you have a Trust. If you have a Trust, your Will is called a "Pour-over" Will. A Pour-over Will is structured a little differently from a traditional simple Will and works in complementary fashion with your Trust.