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postnuptial will
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A quick definition of postnuptial will:
A postnuptial will is a document that tells people what to do with someone's things after they die. It's like a wish list for who gets what. It's called "postnuptial" because it's made after someone gets married. There are different types of wills, like ones that are written by hand or ones that are spoken out loud. Some wills need to be signed by witnesses to make sure they're real. If someone doesn't make a will, the government decides what happens to their things.A more thorough explanation:
A postnuptial will is a legal document that directs how a person's estate should be distributed after their death. It is created after the person gets married. The will can include instructions on who should receive the person's property, money, and other assets.
For example, if a person gets married and wants to make sure that their spouse inherits their property after they die, they can create a postnuptial will. The will can state that the spouse should receive all of the person's assets.
Postnuptial wills are different from prenuptial wills, which are created before a person gets married.