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Forgive me for being skeptical, but if you practice estate work on a regular basis, then you ought to know what questions to ask. If you don't do that kind of work on a regular basis, then you shouldn't and have no need to ask the questions in the first place.

Thank you for sharing, one attorney to another. If you read past post #1 I think you will find I am not asking the FReepers legal questions. This discussion is to get everyone thinking about getting their house in order. And you will see that I always refer them to competent attorneys in their own states. In case you are really interested, instead of just being "skeptical", I have practiced law for many years and have handled estates of all sizes and even have my own little identification number with the IRS. No one else here is questioning my qualifications. Since by your own statement you do not practice estate law...perhaps you should read through the comments by the FReepers, you might learn something....including manners.

I am not questioning you're qualifications or your sincerity. I realize now in rereading your post that you're basically asking the question to help other people, rather than educate yourself. As far as manners go, I helped a blind person cross the street today and I never chew with my mouth open.:-()

. Since by your own statement you do not practice estate law...perhaps you should read through the comments by the FReepers, you might learn something....including manners.

Nicely stated.

Since by your own statement you do not practice estate law...perhaps you should read through the comments by the FReepers, you might learn something....including manners.

Mr. Labyrinthos, what would your comment be, to ME?? This person, attorney or not, has influenced me in thinking about my need to put my "house" in order, before I DIE. I've always thought that I'd never die so I've been procrastinating.

Now THIS kind person, lawyer or no lawyer, has INFLUENCED me to think about the predicament I'd be in... especially when the government decides to decide for me, how my "very impressive" IPO stock portfolio (hehe) should be divided.

What advice would you have for those of my ilk?