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Why I Chose To Write A Will At Age 18

Having a will is important no matter what age.

Feb 06, 2017

Dying is inevitable. At some point in our life we will all pass, but when, that is the surprising aspect. No matter how old I am, I'll want last words to my family and some sort of closure for them.

Writing a will may seem like a surprising and crazy thing for someone to write at my age. To be honest, when my family reads the title of this article they might seem a little worried. But, that shouldn't be the case, not too long ago I was told that everyone should have their own personal will once they've became an adult, and I did just that.

When I was writing my will I thought of only one thing: my family. I thought about the sadness I will be flooded with if anything was to ever happen to them. I thought about that one feeling and put it in words. The point in writing it was not to leave behind a fortune or my personal belongings, but to write something personal to everyone in my close family. Something they would be able to remember me by and help them in moving on. My family is that one thing that means the world to me, so naturally I did get a bit emotional when writing it. The thought of the possibility of someday not being in their lives makes me shake. It would be hard for me, but, even harder for them.

I had more than just last words. I had important decisions to make based on what I want after I've passed. Plans on what choices they were to make if there was an accident or what kind of ceremony I want when I'm gone. Those were one of the hardest things to write about, things that an 18-year-old shouldn't have to worry about, but things I feel were important to have. Writing about after life wishes made things so real. To have to put myself in those shoes honestly scared me.

Although writing my own will was a very personal and emotional experience, I felt so much control over my life and knowing what I want for the after life is being fulfilled. Making these real life decisions was one of the most powerful things I've ever done. I can happily say I have a strong relationship with my family, and I pray every day that my loved ones live out a strong and beautiful life!

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