wills
n. countablen. legal documents that say who should get your money and property after you die. They help make sure your final wishes are followed.
n. legal instruments by which persons direct the disposition of their estate after death. Plural form of the legal document; often used in the context of estate planning.
The lawyer keeps the family's wills in a safe.
After the funeral, the attorney met with the relatives to read the various wills and distribute the inheritance.
Legal experts recommend that individuals update their wills after significant life events, such as marriage or the birth of a child, to ensure their assets are distributed according to their current intentions.
From Will + -s (patronymic suffix).
From the clipping of William + -s (hypocoristic suffix).
Commonly used in the plural when discussing the documents of multiple people or different versions of a document over time.