Escapees March-April 2023

Where there is a will, there is a way better chance that your estate (assets) will be distributed how you would want. A s most of our New Year’s resolu tions have already faded, a quick pause during your travels to evaluate some lasting decisions in 2023 may be a worthwhile endeavor. There are two certainties in life: death and taxes and, in both cases, an ounce of preparation may save you and your family years of frustration. Thankfully, it is not the topic of taxes that this article confronts but rather the former. And it may be the only topic in which you are advised to consult with a The Importance Of Estate Planning Where There Is A Will, There Is A Way By SAMUEL BURK #177443

Pastor, Priest or Rabbi as well as an attor ney. As we all look for new ways to provide security and certainty for our families, one item that seems to always be saved for “tomorrow” is putting an estate plan in place. In this article, I will address a few of the basic questions that arise in the estate planning process. Am I required to have a will? No, there is no requirement that a person have a will. And having a will does not actually affect your daily life because it only springs into force once you have passed. Nevertheless, someone will be left to manage the belongings you leave behind, however few or many there may be. As the saying goes: “You don’t see a hearse with

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ESCAPEES Magazine March/April 2023