The “I love you” will is NOT a good way to leave assets to your spouse.  An “I love you” will is as simple will that provides all assets to go directly to the spouse.  If the spouse is not then living, the assets go to the children. Why you shouldn’t leave your assets to your spouse: Outright assets often never reach children.  Children are often unintentionally disinherited  by their parent and intentionally disinherited by a step-parent.  Instead, pass the assets to your surviving spouse in … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Leave Your Assets to Your Spouse