Executor: The will designates an executor, also known as a personal representative or executor, who is responsible for ensuring that the instructions in the will are carried out. The executor’s duties may include managing the estate, paying debts and taxes, and distributing assets to the beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries: The will identifies the individuals, organizations, or entities that will inherit the deceased person’s assets. Beneficiaries can include family members, friends, charities, or other individuals or organizations chosen by the testator (the person creating the will).

Asset Distribution: The will specifies how the testator’s assets, such as property, investments, bank accounts, personal belongings, and other possessions, should be distributed among the beneficiaries. This may include specific gifts, percentages, or instructions for dividing the estate.

Guardianship: If the testator has minor children, the will may include provisions for appointing guardians who will assume responsibility for their care and upbringing in the event of the testator’s death.

Debts and Taxes: The will may address the payment of any outstanding debts, taxes, or liabilities owed by the deceased person’s estate. These obligations are typically settled before the distribution of assets to the beneficiaries.

Contingency Plans: A well-drafted will may include contingency plans to address situations where beneficiaries predecease the testator or other unforeseen circumstances arise. These provisions ensure that alternate beneficiaries or instructions are in place.