 A will is designed to let the world know who gets your assets upon your death. But remember, once you have one, it's important to keep it up to date. Every two years or so, you really should go in to review your will. Does it conform with your existing wishes? What about changes in your life? How much has your life changed over the past two years? Did you maybe have the birth of a loved one, marriage, divorce, or death, unfortunately?