Friday, August 24, 2007

Don't Overlook Estate Planning

Estate planning is an often overlooked aspect of our financial lives. Though most still don't have wills, estate planning is so much more. Just to get you thinking:

3 legal papers you shouldn't live without - MSN Money: "Who would be authorized to pay your bills or wrangle with insurance companies about your care? Who would decide whether to sue that driver who hit you -- or shut off the respirator that's keeping you going? The state will eventually find someone to fill these roles, after a potentially costly and time-consuming court hearing. But it might not be the person you would want. So at a time when you're most vulnerable, life-and-death decisions could be made for you by a stranger -- or an estranged, distant or greedy relative." Read more of this guest article.

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