A Will Is Necessary

It’s Time

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Gary and I need a will. It’s time for it. We are at that age where we could possibly no longer be on this earth. Hard to think about but a reality all on its own. It is time to research. Call different attorneys. Get quotes, see who we most want to go to. 

This will be on me because if it was up to my husband, who is the ultimate procrastinator it would never get done. So, early this morning I’m googling attorneys who process wills to see what we have surrounding us. I have two names from my financial advisor who I will call to get quotes. Going with the cheapest will not be the way to go for something this important. We need someone who knows what they are doing. End of story.

Being attorneys, they don’t open up until nine am, so I have a little time to write some of this. I’m on their side as I’m not a morning person either. That’s why I work afternoons and evenings.

We Blend Well

My husband and I are a blended family. As in I have three kids, he has none. My kids are his kids. He loves them as his own. On the other hand, Gary feels responsible for his entire family. His siblings. We need to decide who gets the house. Who gets our vehicles and anything else with any monetary value. Not an easy decision.  Gary has what I call stuff. Tractors, snowmobiles, a corvette, a four-wheeler, etc. I have IRA’s, 401k’s, and my savings account. My stuff all has the appropriate beneficiaries noted on all of it. It is all taken care of if I die. Gary, not so much. 

One of us is a procrastinator and one of us gets things done. I guess that’s why we gel. I’m here to push him, he’s here to tell me to slow down a little bit. Enjoy life, don’t get so stressed out. Live. 

It Is What It Is

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A will is a will it will put everything we have and own into perspective. It will help us breathe easier and get on with our lives. Knowing after we are gone there won’t be turmoil of any kind because everything is in writing. No in family fighting. You get this and you get that. Deal with it. It’s all said and done. It cannot be undone. It is our wishes, our hopes and our dreams. All balled up into a piece of paper that those who are left behind deal with. This is what we want, this is what will happen.

A Power of Attorney is important as well. I spoke to someone in a law office who told me this person may be more important than the will itself. I, being productive already have the person I want as my POA. They have been asked and they said yes.  Gary, I am sure has not asked his person as of yet. He will because I will set up an appointment and we will need to have all our ducks in a row because the attorney's office charges by the hour. This means having everything written down and ready will save us money. 

For those of us older people out there who do not have a will. I’d advise you to get one. It makes things so much easier. 

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I can breathe now.

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