Writing your own will is a complex process, as there are many issues that need to be addressed. The following are nine critical areas when writing your own will that you must think through and specifically address.   Wishes for Joint Property: If you own property jointly with a spouse or another person, it will automatically pass on to the joint owner after your death. This means that you rarely need to specifically deal with naming a beneficiary for joint property, but you do need to consider such assets and address any potential legal hurdles to its passing on. This is also a good time to ensure that property intended to be held jointly, such as homes, cars, etc. [...]