Having A Will For Your Child

If you only have one child, do you still need a will?

If you have only one child, some may think you don't need to worry about making a will. However, even if you have only one child, and they are also your heir (meaning they will inherit all of your property), it's still vital that you make a will.

Consequence of Not Having a Will

Without a will, your child could face an uphill battle in court to get what they would usually inherit. In many cases, your surviving spouse and children are the primary beneficiaries of your estate—if you don't have a will and something happens to you, the court will decide who gets what by state law. If your surviving spouse and children aren't the primary beneficiaries of your estate, then the court could determine that someone else gets everything instead.

For example, if you live in California, where community property rules apply, then half of everything would go to your spouse, and half would go to your children—but this could leave out other family members like parents and siblings.

The same is true if you die without a will in any state: The court could decide how the money should be split up among the surviving family members instead of leaving it up to you.

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