Do Not Leave a Paperwork Mess for your Loved Ones after you Die
Intestate: A person who dies withouth making a valid will.
I know it is not a fun subject, but it is a part of life. One of the greatest gifts you can give a loved one is to have your paperwork in order so your family knows your wishes after you die. Does a trusted family member or friend know where to find your will? Or where to look for your trust?
Not everyone will die of old age. Sometimes sickness, accidents or natual disasters come along unexpecetedly and change lives. We hear these stories every day but we never think it will happen to us.
Ask your Realtor, Financial Planner, or Accountant for a reference to an attorney and get the process started. Tell yourself this Monday you will ask for a referrence, the next Monday you will call, and work on protecting and preserving your assets each Monday until you get it done. Put it on your calendar. Make it an appointment with yourself like you would going to the dentist, or seeing the doctor.
On a weekly basis so many people check thier bank accounts, I.R.A.'s, stocks, their home value, and care so much about their finanical planning, they sometimes put planning the biggest event in their financial life on the back burner. Do not let your hard earned money end up spent on taxes and vendor services that could have been avoided had you planned right. Not to mention the papeerwork mess you would leave behind for those that you love.
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