It is not recommended to put funeral instructions in your will. The will may not be probated or real until some time after the death – possibly after the funeral. Therefore, a will is not a good place to deal with issues pertaining to funeral arrangements. A better way of dealing with your funeral wishes…
No! In Massachusetts a will must be written. This is a requirement that is specifically listed in the laws governing wills. If you wish to leave videotaped final words to your friends and loved ones, you must also complete a written will, unless you’re okay with the state distributing your belongings according to its preset…