A will is an important legal document that outlines your wishes for how your property should be distributed to your chosen heirs. It can also address what should happen if one of the heirs passes away and has children, or if there are any minor or special needs children that are part of the family. By having a will in place, you can help ensure that your final wishes are carried out. If no will is executed, the state has a default scheme in place to determine distribution of estate assets, but such default scheme may not accomplish a person’s testamentary wishes.