Are You Mentioned in Anyone's Will?

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My Mom gave each of us several small, personal items before she died, and in her will, she specified that her property be sold and the proceeds be divided equally among us. It wasn't a lot.

I don't know if my Dad had a will. When he died, his wife didn't inform us, and had him cremated within hours of his death. I suspect the he would have had a respectable estate, had she not squandered every penny should could wring out of him. Even at that, she's the evil beast from hell, and always has been. It would have had to be an exceptional sum for me to even deal with her to get it. My siblings and I just arranged for him to have military honors at a national cemetary, and left it at that.

My partner and I have not hammered out the details and drawn up our wills yet, but we've talked about it, just a bit. Unfortunately, it's a bit more difficult (legally) for us gay couples, especially in areas of state-sponsored homophobia (like Virginia.) Even when we finally do get the details finalized, a legally-binding last will and testament isn't necessarily legally binding - his crazy ex-wife could challenge it and have more legal options than I.
 

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I'm not in anyone's will so far as I know. My dad died several years ago with nothing. My mom and step-dad inherited the house they live in from his family and they've both told me that it would come to me if anything ever happens to them. However, my step-dad has also told my nephew, their god son, that it will be his when he's old enough. So I get the feeling that I'll just be caretaker of it for my nephew in the event they die before he's reached that age.
 

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To the best of my knowledge, nobody has me listed in their will. The only time I know of where I was mentioned, was by an elderly aunt, who died at the age of 95 some years back. Although I was mentioned, so were 15 others along with stipulations of what would happen and who would receive what if so-and-so had not done such-and-such. She had also labeled every item ever given to her and these were to be given back to the person who had given them to her. That combined with her ever dwindling cash funds, caused the lot of us to just grab whatever personal items we wanted and not bother persuing the small amount of cash which remained. The only exception was found in a few shares of stock which we all agreed would go to one person who was in dire straits at the time.

As for myself, I do not have a will and really don't care who takes what. Once I am dead, it won't matter one bit to me. As for any royalties from my published ventures, they are already earmarked to go to my two favorite causes- my niece, and a homeless organization in a 50/50 split.
 

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Yep. My grandmother (she raised me until her death and technically considered me to be her "baby," although my dad is her baby!) left me the family home and some money (what is a 6 year old to do with a house?!?!). I still own the family home.

My parents have likewise left a will and the estate will be divided equally. Naturally, however, it is important to note that assets for Natives might not necessarily be divided as "equal" in other cultures. Our parents house nor any of their land can be sold unless it is to another sibling or to someone in the family. PM me for more details; it can be a bit confusing.

And, my wife. :) We both have wills - property, insurance, trust and other possessions.
 

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Yep. My grandmother (she raised me until her death and technically considered me to be her "baby," although my dad is her baby!) left me the family home and some money (what is a 6 year old to do with a house?!?!). Maybe she thought that whomever was to care for you would live there with you to provide your life with some continuity. I still own the family home. Or maybe she just wanted there to always be a place that you knew was your home and that no one could take away from you. :rolleyes::cool: My parents have likewise left a will and the estate will be divided equally. Naturally, however, it is important to note that assets for Natives might not necessarily be divided as "equal" in other cultures. Our parents house nor any of their land can be sold unless it is to another sibling or to someone in the family. PM me for more details; it can be a bit confusing.

And, my wife. :) We both have wills - property, insurance, trust and other possessions.
I'll give you a blow job, if you put me in your will. :naughty::flirt::05: