A “will” is a legal document that governs the distribution of assets that are to be distributed through probate, the judicial system for distribution of assets after death. Probate is just one of the four different ways that property is distributed after death. The other methods are joint title with right of survivorship, beneficiary designation form and trust document. If you have property that is not titled jointly with right of survivorship, is not subject to distribution by beneficiary designation form and is not titled in the name of a trust, then you should have a will to govern the distribution of that property upon your death. If you do not have a will, that property will be distributed in accordance with the laws of intestacy, which may or may not be consistent with your wishes.