Author: Stephen Best
Source: articledashboard.com
A couple of years ago, my Wife and I were preparing for a trip to the Middle East. We had figured out what to take with us (hand sanitizer is a must). We had made arrangements for my Sister to feed our cat and dog. We had taken care of everything except for one thing. The thought kept going through my mind “what if?” What if the unthinkable happened?
We each had made a Last Will And Testament several years before the trip, but we wanted to change some parts of the Wills. There wasn’t time to go to a lawyer’s office to sign new Wills. So, we each simply made new Last Will And Testaments ourselves and had two friends witness our signing our new Last Will And Testaments. Wow, what a relief it was when we signed those handmade Wills. Now everything was taken care of and we could enjoy the trip. If the unthinkable did happen and we died during the trip, people would know what we wanted done with our children and our property.
If you are going on a trip and do not have time to go to a lawyer to have your Last Will And Testament made, then consider either writing up your own statement or using a Last Will And Testament form. Either way, the two most important things are to make it clear that the statement is your Last Will And Testament and for you to sign it in front of witnesses. Most states require two witnesses, but some states require three witnesses. If you are not sure what your state requires, use three witnesses.
You will be amazed at how good you feel after you sign your Last Will And Testament. When you know that things will be taken care of if the unthinkable happens, you can really enjoy your trip. It makes a difference.
Don’t wait. Don’t put off making a Last Will And Testament. It is said that we are not promised tomorrow. The truth is that we are not promised the next moment.
The above information is general information only. For specific questions or clarification, contact a lawyer licensed in your state.