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To: ladyjane

Already done I guess I should have mentioned that in case some one else had a similar problem. I had a will at a young age!

Lots of people might be surprised at how often this has happened, not all that uncommon from what I was told.


113 posted on 04/24/2011 6:31:18 PM PDT by Lees Swrd ("Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe and preserve order in the world as well")
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To: Lees Swrd

Believe it or not I read the other day that a will is not an iron clad document that determines who gets your money. Apparently the person who dies lists their preferences but the probate judge makes the decision as to who actually gets the money.

You might want to check with some Freeper lawyers or...

I was surprised to hear that news. I was told by a friend that the way to be sure is to name a beneficiary of 401k’s or whatever or to make them a joint owner. That way the judge can’t be bought off.


135 posted on 04/24/2011 7:29:04 PM PDT by ladyjane
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