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04:26 Wills are not super complicated to draw up and can be done yourself, but it's important to have an attorney look over it; the bare minimum requirements for a will include names of spouse and children, revoking any other wills, naming an executor and alternate, and instructions for distributing assets and paying debts.

08:31 Burial instructions should be kept separate from a will, as the will may not be immediately accessible and can slow down the process, and it's important to choose an executor who is trustworthy, smart, and has a good bedside manner.

12:47 Different kinds of wills include oral wills, deathbed wills, and holographic wills, but not all states recognize holographic wills as valid.

16:50 Different types of wills include oral deathbed wills, holographic wills, and DIY wills, but the most ironclad and legally binding will is one that is drafted by a lawyer and includes signed affidavits from witnesses.

20:54 Challenging a will can be difficult, but some reasons for challenging a will include forgery, not meeting state requirements, coercion, fraud, or the beneficiary not being suitable as the executor, and if a will is rejected, state law determines how the estate is distributed.

24:55 The beneficiaries of a will receive bequests from the testator's will in probate court, and they may be subject to estate taxes depending on the amount inherited.

29:28 Setting up a trust is a good way to potentially pay fewer taxes and keep your assets out of probate court, and it is especially beneficial if you have a minor in your family.

33:44 People have left unusual requests in their wills, such as leaving one dollar bills, funding an opera, giving shares of a rubber boot company, turning ashes into frisbees, mixing ashes with ink for a comic book, and leaving money for the care of a cat or dog.

38:07 A listener named Timmy asks the hosts to ask his ex-girlfriend Elaine to get back together with him.