Make a Will

[baz67]

All I can say to those that do not have a Will is get one. Even if you are young, get one. My father passed away last week and he did not have one. He was not a weathy man, but sorting this out sucks. Luckily, it is just my brother and I that have claim to anything and we are on excelent terms. I would not even want to think how much harder this would be if we were not on speaking terms. Jumping through all the hoops proving who I am and that I am my fathers son really surprised me. If you look at it, how does one prove they are the decendant of someone? Please make a Will. It will make it so much easier on the loved ones left behind.

[dropit69]

sorry for your loss..and couldnt agree more my aunt passed away in may and she and her husband used an onnline form they got and had witnesses but it ended up being no good..it all sorted out now but man what 100 bucks a lawyer charges would have been well worth it..

[Motown 454]

Sorry for your loss. I keep saying I'm going to get one .

[David Sloan]

Sorry for your loss Brian
I am right there with the rest of these guys, i keep saying i will do that. an never do!

[Chevrolaine]

I've had one for years but now that the kids are older it needs to be updated. My son had no interest in my cars when he was 3, but now that he's 17 he's "in line". LOL

As the Will is now, my brother would get most everything.
Thanks for the reminder and sorry for your loss.

[GetMore]

Sorry for your loss.

Another reason to have a will is to help keep the government from taking stuff. Without a will they get too involved and it makes things more difficult for those left behind.

[6'9"Witha69]

2 words, "Living Trust".

[Vegas69]

Been meaning to do it....thanks for the reminder.

[TonyHuntimer]

Sorry for your loss. My wife and I need to do this too. I've got to figure out who to leave my car and my camera to. My wife would not know what to do with either one.

[ErikLS2]

+1 on the living trust, much better than just a will if you are leaving anything of any value behind

[JamesJ]

Lots of time if you dont have a will then the "state" becomes in charge of it, in texas a hand written will is legal, even if it is as simple as all my stuff goes to my brother, sister, wife or whatever, just make sure that you have one.

[Tony_SS]

Sorry to hear about your loss... and thanks for the reminder.

[NOT A TA]

Sorry for your loss. Add me to the list of "I've been going to do that". Thanks for the reminder

['70rs]

Very sorry for your loss. And thanks for the reminder to get this taken care of. I don't have much, but I'd rather my wife and son get it and not the gov.

[GaRys69]

Even before a will, everyone over 18 should have a power of attorney done for their loved ones.
Without one, if they end up in the hospital unable to answer for their self with the HIPPA laws they cannot even let you see to their care and what is best for them.
Also most states take over their assets and use them as THEY see fit.
We are still dealing with my father inlaw that had a stroke and now can not speak for himself and they consider him unable to make those type of decisions

[BAD68GTO]

Brian, I know I am a noobie here and just stubled on this post. First, I am sorry as I can only imagine the pain you and your brother are in. I just had my will notarized today and I am 41, as my old will was 5 years old. While I have no intention of checking out as yet, it is nice to have as my assets are building up quickly. I did put in my will that I want fast and loud cars in there and even mentioned Viper Alley for cars to get as I think it would be great. Anyhow, God bless and great posts so those without a will hurry up and lsiten please! Gary

[dadto2jays]

My condolences for your loss, I myself keep saying that I have to do mine so my kids wont be killing each other over things..