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Originally Posted by dougjb

So many opinions....so little legal knowledge.

As a judge once said to someone in court, "Unless you think you have better knowledge or the law than someone who spent seven years in education and practices this every day, I recommend you hire an attorney."

Wills, codicils and trusts are based on hundreds of years of precedent dating back through history and midaevil common and canon law. So, if you just want to imagine what is logical and what is lawful, go ahead and make a mess of things.

As for me, I would go to a lawyer. Period

By the way, I don't ask for medical advice in this column either. Doctors seem to have more education about medical issues than I will ever have.

Precisely!

Plus, the attorney can help your loved ones with what and how things need to be done once you pass.