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How to write special terms in wills to prevent family fights
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Some wills have a contingency term that names another set of beneficiaries should the spouse die first.
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SINGAPORE - Let’s face it: If everyone is nice and decent, there would be no need to have wills. Assets would just pass on smoothly to all deserving beneficiaries.
But the reality is just plain ugly – even if you named beneficiaries, it is hard to stop other relatives from wanting a share of your assets, especially if you are wealthy.
