Be Thankful for Your Family, and Don't be a Procrastinator
I admit it.
I'm a procrastinator. I put off things like going to the Dentist, getting my oil changed, or even hanging pictures on my walls. I know these are things I should get done, but I keep putting them off.
I find that many people are the same way with their estate planning. Most people have no documents at all in place. They don't want to think about their mortality, or they don't want to pay an attorney. Or, like me, they are just procrastinators.
They think they have time to get it done later.
While this is true for some people, it's not true for all of us. As you sit around the table at Thanksgiving with your loved ones, think about how important it will be to them that you were able to protect and provide for them in the case of your death. It could give them something truly to be thankful for for years to come.
One more thing, on a totally separate note. As a Miami Dolphins fan, I'd like to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to leon Lett, wherever he may be.
I'm a procrastinator. I put off things like going to the Dentist, getting my oil changed, or even hanging pictures on my walls. I know these are things I should get done, but I keep putting them off.
I find that many people are the same way with their estate planning. Most people have no documents at all in place. They don't want to think about their mortality, or they don't want to pay an attorney. Or, like me, they are just procrastinators.
They think they have time to get it done later.
While this is true for some people, it's not true for all of us. As you sit around the table at Thanksgiving with your loved ones, think about how important it will be to them that you were able to protect and provide for them in the case of your death. It could give them something truly to be thankful for for years to come.
One more thing, on a totally separate note. As a Miami Dolphins fan, I'd like to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to leon Lett, wherever he may be.
Mr. Shulman; You said it best; Procrastination. Not only in estate planning but in numerous aspects of ones life. It does not reflect the level of competance one has, it just reveals ones ability to take their eye off the ball. I applaud your self awareness and honestey as relates to this real concern. What seems to be a problem is the individual with Federal Estate Tax exposure that thinks he is scott free of concern due to the current repeal. Sorry for him or her. (Oh I forgot to clean my pool filter, ah, it can wait until Saturday.)
Paul Morabito
Thank you for the excellent links. I have bookmarked them and will use them in my probate practice.