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I am 67 years.....net worth about $1,000,000. Estranged from children....think I will give my two daughters $10,000 each and the rest divided between my significant other and a charity.Since I am single and will be dead when will is read, I don't really care about living trust. I plan to use Nolo Press to make will.My question is who do I give will to so that when I pass on the will is used?I am not sick and don't plan or dying.Patrick
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Hi, thanks for your inquiry! I have been practicing Estate law for 17+ years and have specific experience with issues like yours. That being said...I am drafting your answer and will be back shortly to post it. Thank you for your patience.
thanks.
My kids are financially secure
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I am 67 years.....net worth about $1,000,000. Estranged from children.. I am so sorry..think I will give my two daughters $10,000 each and the rest divided between my significant other and a charity.Since I am single and will be dead when will is read, I don't really care about living trust. I plan to use Nolo Press to make will.QUESTION: My question is who do I give will to so that when I pass on the will is used? I would give it to whoever is the executor OR, put it in a safe deposit box with a copy to the executor, along with instructions on where to get the original. The executor (who you may choose to be your significant other) will NEED that original to probate the will. She will also have incentive to ensure it gets probated, since she is a beneficiary.
I am not sick and don't plan or dying. Good for you! But it is always good to plan for the unexpected.Patrick
I assume if we end relationship I can write another will, give it to someone else, and the newest will will be executed.
Correct?
Patrick
Yes. That may be a reason to put the original in the safe deposit box, key on your key chain. Executor gets it when you pass. That way, if you choose to change it, you can destroy the old one. Or, you could have a different person be executor (such as a lawyer, who will be probating the will), and just keep the significant other as a beneficiary. Just let her know who the lawyer is so she knows who to alert of your passing. Giving her a copy will suffice, since his name will be on it.
Experience: 17+ Years of Legal Practice in Estate Law.
Newest will dictates as "last" will and testament. But it is helpful to destroy the old, in case the new one "gets lost" - the old one will not work. It COULD work if no one could produced the newer one.
Thanks for the answers.
I don't mean to offend you....just a suggestion about your photo....a gentle smile and open eyes.
Hi, I am not sure what that means, lol. Do you see a picture where my eyes are closed and a mean smile?
not mean ...the picture of you in red blouse makes you look sleepy...not mean.
I look sleepy? I haven't heard that one yet, but I will definitely take it under advisement when I get the chance to consider alternative photos. But as for sleepy? I am a tad sleep deprived :)