The topic of wills comes up here at the office quite often, and no matter how many times it makes perfect sense in my head to explain why people need a will, I\u2019m still surprised to meet parents and grandparents who don\u2019t have it.<\/p>\n
Sure, I understand \u2013 it\u2019s a topic you\u2019d much rather not have to think about, right? Needing a will means you\u2019re admitting to the inevitable. <\/span><\/p>\n Well, as a finance manager, you don\u2019t need me to tell you about that other major certainty in life \u2013 you know, the one that\u2019s not taxes \u2013 do you? <\/span><\/p>\n No, you don\u2019t want to think about the reasons why your will will be necessary at some point hopefully far in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n But there\u2019s only one way to avoid thinking about your will. <\/span><\/p>\n Complete your will. <\/span><\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t done your will yet, then you\u2019ll want to consider who you\u2019d want to be in charge of your affairs. The truth is that you won\u2019t be around to give direction. <\/span><\/p>\n So think about life once you\u2019re gone. Who will make decisions about your home? Who will take charge of your finances and help lead your family through the grieving process?<\/span><\/p>\n Also think about your particular situation. Are you in a second marriage? Or a single parent supporting dependent children or parents? More than ever before, it\u2019s common to have a modern mixed family, and this requires pre-planning.<\/p>\n And, do you want your estate to pay a lot in taxes when you pass away?<\/p>\nYour Direction<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n