Ran 3 miles today. My foot felt pretty good, but on to my Mantra of the Month (NRR - Not Running Related)
MANTRA OF THE MONTH (drum roll please) ESTATE PLANNING and WILLS
My running friends got my well intentioned lecture this morning. If you are blessed with having a parent still with you, give the the best gift you can give at Christmas and help them get some Estate Planning advice. Yes, I know it is a touchy subject, but it shouldn't be. It is so helpful to the survivors to have a plan in place. This alone is so valuable. Plus, you will save a ridiculous percentage of the estate (in my opinion) from going to Uncle Sam.
TWO - WILL, WILL, WILL - say it again people - WILL. Get one! We all know we should get one, but it seems to rank right up there with buying swimsuits, vacuum cleaners and getting the furnace serviced yearly. Yes, we know we have to do it, but it just is not fun to think about. It is so easy to put off, but think about your surviving family and children. They will know your wishes (preventing family arguments) and be able to follow through with them. And once again - it will prevent a large percentage of your estate from going to the government for administering your estate since you didn't have a will. It is not complicated - you can even go on-line get a template, fill it out and have it notarized. It is one of those things lawyers (according to my husband) don't charge much for since it is so simple - plug and chug.
So, say it with me - Estate Planning and Wills are GOOD things!
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