I kept after my parents to do a will. They lived in a state where if someone died intestate, the probate could take years, even for their small, uncomplicated estate. They didn’t. After my dad died, I was visiting my mother and I set up my laptop and turned on the camera to record her, with her knowledge.
She spoke for several minutes about who she wanted to get what, etc. A few days later she died. When it came time to get an attorney and get the estate into probate, that 4 minute video sped things right along and saved a lot in legal fees once the probate judge saw it. Such a video might not work in every state or with every judge, but it sure helped my brother and myself.
My parents died within a month of each other, both without wills. Their estate was nothing but that didn’t stop the stupid calls. “John has Dad’s miniature spoon collection!” etc.
My dad passed away 2 weeks ago today. Fortunately Dad redid his will recently. Also, my brother and I are content, not trying to take what the other wants.
allen@home 10 months ago
Yeah we’ve spent it all.
Carl Premium Member 10 months ago
An iron clad will is a magnet for lawyers who need more billable hours.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 10 months ago
Said that yesterday. The woman is delusional as well as annoying.
Just-me 10 months ago
I kept after my parents to do a will. They lived in a state where if someone died intestate, the probate could take years, even for their small, uncomplicated estate. They didn’t. After my dad died, I was visiting my mother and I set up my laptop and turned on the camera to record her, with her knowledge.
She spoke for several minutes about who she wanted to get what, etc. A few days later she died. When it came time to get an attorney and get the estate into probate, that 4 minute video sped things right along and saved a lot in legal fees once the probate judge saw it. Such a video might not work in every state or with every judge, but it sure helped my brother and myself.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 10 months ago
It is what it is!
Judeeye Premium Member 10 months ago
Irv said “kids”. Do they have other children?
Bill The Nuke 10 months ago
My parents died within a month of each other, both without wills. Their estate was nothing but that didn’t stop the stupid calls. “John has Dad’s miniature spoon collection!” etc.
James Lindley Premium Member 10 months ago
My dad passed away 2 weeks ago today. Fortunately Dad redid his will recently. Also, my brother and I are content, not trying to take what the other wants.
goboboyd 10 months ago
“I being of sound mind and body, spent it all.” Party on!