John Quincy gave numerous large gifts to his 3 children during his lifetime. Upon his death he wanted all of his remaining estate to pass to his wife of 60 years, Hilda Quincy. After Mr. Quincy died, Hilda and the children discovered that he did not have a will. The children contacted a lawyer and learned that without a will, state law gives them two-thirds of their father’s estate and their mother only one-third. The children decided to claim the two-thirds, leaving Hilda to inherit only one-third of what John had intended.
Mabel Adams spent a lifetime devoted to her church. Her only son was very successful in business and lived a life of leisure, so Mabel wanted to leave her entire estate to her church, but she put off completing her will. Mabel died suddenly. Under the law of her state, her son claimed her entire estate. The church received nothing.
And the stories go on…
If you want to control where your estate goes, you must have a will. Many people neglect their will, thinking the process is expensive, complicated and that they will have plenty of time to do it later. Your LegalShield membership makes the process quick, easy and extremely affordable.
And there is more. When your LegalShield attorney completes your will, he or she also drafts a Durable Power of Attorney and a “Living Will.” Your LegalShield membership can save you from the fate of Mr. Quincy and Ms. Adams. Both a Durable Power of Attorney and “Living Will” can be critical if you are incapacitated. You decide whom to grant powers under the Power of Attorney and “Living Will”, not a court. You can put the administration of your property, your care and your medical treatment decisions in the hands of someone you know and trust to carry out your wishes.
Don’t delay! Fill out your LegalShield Will Questionnaire today and send it to your LegalShield Provider Law Firm. The Will Questionnaire is included in your new member guide.
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Yes, it is true that “you can’t take it with you,” but you can decide who gets it upon your death.
