What It Was Like to Finally Write My Will
by John Schwartz, NYT, April 8th, 2018
Image by Alice Yu Deng
Unless your life is extraordinarily uncomplicated, you should write yours, too.
Did you know that Prince died without a will? It’s true!
All that money, and one of the greatest performers I ever saw on stage didn’t spend a little of it on sorting out his estate? It amazes me. . .Wills provide more than control over money. . . So Where to Start . . . there is the DIY approach, if your finances are more complicated such as: beneficiaries, businesses, special needs family members who may need a trust. . . hiring a lawyer is the way to go.
- Hired a Lawyer, Now What
- Charities, Advance Directives, and Powers of Attorney
- Death Wishes Secured, Now What
- Will To-Do List
This article is an excerpt from his new book, This Is the Year I Put My Financial Life In Order.
