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| Wills! | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 24 2016, 11:31 AM (561 Views) | |
| swing | Jun 24 2016, 11:31 AM Post #1 |
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A year ago we had new wills done. to the tune of 900.00 We decided we needed a couple adjustments. There were two changes, one article to be remove and one changed. His girl of 30 years did the adjustments. We were in the office 15 minutes, to go over and sign off these changes, very simple, 530.00. I was somewhat surprised at the amount charged! I know the lady who did the adjustments from my work days. She looked at me and said "a little high". I said yes, she said, he's not Wayne. Wayne was his partner I always dealt with, but cancer claimed him four years ago at age 54! Tis the profession to be in ladies and gentlemen! |
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| swing | Jun 28 2016, 11:26 AM Post #31 |
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I can understand why a business would be left to a son, but it should have been incorporated and shares willed to the daughter(s). Farms are a business Wildie, many are incorporated now, however I doubt there are any shares willed to the daughters! Western farmers are a "different breed"! My brother told me before he died though that his land is willed to both of his kids ~lucky kids thanks to my dad! |
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| Shorty | Jun 28 2016, 03:42 PM Post #32 |
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Many of us are of the age where the male-preferred mentality existed. Hopefully, it is phasing out quickly. I do know one SonIL is still of the former group. If the daughter has office skills, she'll be hired for a good wage. He wouldn't be easy to work for, either gender. You have to perform. |
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| blizzard | Jun 28 2016, 04:03 PM Post #33 |
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My daughters know what I want done and I told my executrix to turn down the role in the event I have not changed my Will before I die. So far I only have something on my computer that needs to be made into a new will. One D has all my important passwords. Two Ds are on my accounts. I still intend to spend everything. |
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| Trotsky | Jun 30 2016, 01:00 AM Post #34 |
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You know you can go to STAPLES and buy a perfectly valid self-proving will for a few bucks. Just fill in the names get a couple witnesses and sign in front of a notary so that no witnesses have to appear in Probate Court. I have made most financial assets into "Totten trusts," the simple ITF or POD accounts that transfer to the trustee immediately without probate, only proof of death needed and presented to financial institution. But now that we are married, even that is not necessary since Bob is my next of kin and will get everything without a will, aka intestate. The survivor of us will have to make other arrangements. Edited by Trotsky, Jun 30 2016, 01:01 AM.
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