CALLING DEATH?
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (54986)
August 29, 2017 9:08am CST
Are you scared to make a will?. Some people feel they will be 'calling death' on themselves when they do so. I have heard about so many people from middle class to the rich and famous who passed on without leaving a will. Resulting in siblings and other family members enduring court battles trying to decide who gets what.
Are you afraid of making your will ? And what are some of the other reasons why people do not make wills?
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33 responses
@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
29 Aug 17
I have my will all made out so that everyone will know my intentions when I leave this earth
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@vandana7 (100257)
• India
29 Aug 17
My father hesitated to do that. He was unwilling. I am the only heir, and even so, I asked for it so that cousins don't land on me to ensure that everything is not spent away or given randomly. Relatives told him that she will kill you once you write it. Almost six years since he executed the will. He is fine! And happy too. lol
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@shaggin (72125)
• United States
30 Aug 17
At this age with having two kids anything I had would be left to my kids and my parents I guess to decide who gets what and to take care of my kids. I do not think I need a will get and don't like thinking how if something happens to me my kids will be orphans.
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
13 Sep 17
A will would spell out your wishes that your parents would take care of your children. I've known where other family members petition the courts for custody just to get whatever money was there.
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
13 Sep 17
It can be that way here in the US also. Why give the government part of what you want your family to have?
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
29 Aug 17
not afraid to leave a will, just don't have anything to leave anyone @Kandae11
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
30 Aug 17
@Kandae11 yes though few if any are too valuable financially
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Aug 17
I have nothing to will. I am not afraid of most things in life Kandase. I will however make some notes for my only son for when I pass on.
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@Fleura (30352)
• United Kingdom
31 Aug 17
That's ridiculous. But yes I know many people who have not made a will and I keep telling them that they are making life so difficult for those still alive!
One of the biggest difficulties though is finding witnesses to sign. Of course if you go to a solicitor then they can ask some staff member to be a witness, but otherwise it is hard to find anyone since a family member cannot be the witness, neither can anyone named in the will, and strangers are wary of signing anything!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
30 Aug 17
I've made mine. It's easy and I expect the kids will be like my sisters and I. A four way equal split...no fighting.
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@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
13 Sep 17
We like to believe our children will divide everything equally, but what about future mates or people who may be greedy, unlike your kids? It's always better to have things spelled out in a will.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
30 Aug 17
@Kandae11 Yes. I'm not even promising anything. Let them choose what they need when the time comes. We found out that many items we had hoped for earlier were not fitting into today's lifestyle.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
that's the good thing for us who have no tangible and intangible assets to left to children but only love and caring.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Aug 17
I never really gave it much thought until I had my heart attack. Now I am in the process of getting everything together because you never really know where it can all come to an end. It can happen quickly.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Aug 17
No I am not scared I made my will 12- 15 years ago.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
30 Aug 17
I think nowadays it is utmost importanr tohave a will. not necessary that every body should knowabout it, but only trustworthy should be aware of it.
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
30 Aug 17
i think it because they dont want their love ones fighting about money and property!
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