Adding Beneficiaries

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Adding Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries are the people or organizations who will inherit from your estate.

How to Add a Beneficiary

  1. Navigate to the Will section
  2. Find the Beneficiaries section
  3. Click Add Beneficiary
  4. Fill in their details:
    • Full name
    • Relationship to you
    • Identity/passport number
    • Contact information
    • Percentage of estate
    • Any special conditions

Understanding Percentages

  • Percentages should total 100% across all beneficiaries
  • Consider what happens if a beneficiary predeceases you
  • Special bequests are separate from percentage distributions

Types of Beneficiaries

  • Individuals - Family members, friends
  • Organizations - Charities, religious institutions
  • Trusts - For minor children or special circumstances

Special Conditions

You can add conditions such as:

  • Age requirements (e.g., "upon reaching age 25")
  • Educational milestones
  • Specific purposes for the inheritance