Post by minx on Apr 4, 2024 16:56:16 GMT -5
I can't help it - I get addicted to those stupid clickbait articles that Microsoft puts out (10 things never to say to the store clerk).
Today's was 15 things not to leave your children. Here are a few:
1) Old clothes. Your kids don't want them, so just donate them!
2) Old magazines and books - same!
3) Dust and dirt. Your kids won't have time to deal with this when you're gone, so keep the house tidy!
4) Home repairs. Again, too much for your kids to deal with - make sure everything is in good repair!
5) Clutter. See three and four.
You know what Microsoft? I'LL BE DEAD SO WHO GIVES A SHIT HERE?
You want my dolla, dolla, dolla bills? Then be prepared to earn them offspring!
To be fair, there were some logical ones:
1) Don't divide your money unevenly without a damn good reason that you state in writing - money is the #1 dispute in estates.
2) Make sure any property you own has a clear title.
3) Organize your paperwork, or at least have it in one place so the kids can sort through important stuff fairly quickly.
4) Discuss your estate and plans for it with your heirs so everyone is on the same page.
I would add that you should make sure your funeral plans are in writing and clear. I did not realize this until my MIL died. If you want to be cremated, you need to make it clear as hell. Otherwise one of your heirs can dispute your wishes and bury you. And if you don't make it clear, the funeral home has to contact your nearest relatives to get permission to do it.
Another thing we learned when my MIL died was that you have the right to be there at the cremation. You basically get to see the body one last time, and I think you can push the button to start the process. My youngest was quite interested in this section of the affidavit we had to sign. I think she may exercise this option on me to make sure I'm actually dead and can't rise up from the dead and come back to harass her.
Today's was 15 things not to leave your children. Here are a few:
1) Old clothes. Your kids don't want them, so just donate them!
2) Old magazines and books - same!
3) Dust and dirt. Your kids won't have time to deal with this when you're gone, so keep the house tidy!
4) Home repairs. Again, too much for your kids to deal with - make sure everything is in good repair!
5) Clutter. See three and four.
You know what Microsoft? I'LL BE DEAD SO WHO GIVES A SHIT HERE?
You want my dolla, dolla, dolla bills? Then be prepared to earn them offspring!
To be fair, there were some logical ones:
1) Don't divide your money unevenly without a damn good reason that you state in writing - money is the #1 dispute in estates.
2) Make sure any property you own has a clear title.
3) Organize your paperwork, or at least have it in one place so the kids can sort through important stuff fairly quickly.
4) Discuss your estate and plans for it with your heirs so everyone is on the same page.
I would add that you should make sure your funeral plans are in writing and clear. I did not realize this until my MIL died. If you want to be cremated, you need to make it clear as hell. Otherwise one of your heirs can dispute your wishes and bury you. And if you don't make it clear, the funeral home has to contact your nearest relatives to get permission to do it.
Another thing we learned when my MIL died was that you have the right to be there at the cremation. You basically get to see the body one last time, and I think you can push the button to start the process. My youngest was quite interested in this section of the affidavit we had to sign. I think she may exercise this option on me to make sure I'm actually dead and can't rise up from the dead and come back to harass her.
