Passage 2: Wills A will is a legal document that dictates how a person's assets and responsibilities are to be handled after their death. It outlines who will inherit the assets, who will take care of any minor children, and even specific wishes regarding funeral arrangements. Having a will is crucial as it ensures that the deceased's wishes are respected and legally upheld,preventing potential disputes among surviving relatives and simplifying the legal process. It also specifies the executor, the individual charged with enforcing the will, ensuring that all aspects of the estate are managed according to the deceased's directions. 1. Main Idea Question:What is the central function of a will in estate planning? 2. Generalization Question: Why is having a will considered essential for anyone with assets or dependents? 3. Prediction Question: How might digital assets and online life be integrated into future wills?

1. The central function of a will in estate planning is to dictate how a person's assets and responsibilities are to be handled after their death, ensuring that the deceased's wishes are respected and legally upheld, preventing potential disputes among surviving relatives and simplifying the legal process.<br />2. Having a will is considered essential for anyone with assets or dependents because it ensures that the deceased's wishes are respected and legally upheld, preventing potential disputes among surviving relatives and simplifying the legal process. It also specifies the executor, the individual charged with enforcing the will, ensuring that all aspects of the estate are managed according to the deceased's directions.<br />3. In the future, digital assets and online life might be integrated into wills as more people have digital footprints and online assets. This could include specifying who should manage digital accounts, access digital assets, or handle digital estate planning.