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The Last Will and Testament of Dana James

Creating a will is not the distasteful and complex experience you might think it is. It's actually pretty easy.

Black Iowa News

Oct 16, 2021

This story contains the steps I took to create a will. Your needs might be different. Please research your options thoroughly and consult a legal professional, if necessary.

I can’t sing or dance like the superstar Prince. I don’t have his fat bank balance or mansions either. But I do have one thing he didn’t – a will.

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