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Top 10 Reasons You Don't need a Will

by Patrick J Galloway on May. 11, 2015

Estate Estate  Wills & Probate Business 

Summary: 10 Thought provoking comments that might make you think twice about not having a Last Will.

Top 10 Reasons you do not need a Last Will and Testament:



10. Your children have never argued with each other before, so why would they need guidelines for resolving their inheritance;

9. You are so patriotic that you want to pay more taxes;

8. All your family and friends are good with money, so you have no preference who is in charge after you are gone;

7. Having your pets euthanized when you die is far better than having someone in place to care for them;

6. Your minor children won't need financial support after your gone because your ex-spouse is completely trustworthy;

5. $50,000.00 in litigation costs helps support the local economy far more than $500.00 for Wills and Powers of Attorney;

4. Charity is a waste of money, and you are not foolish enough to make any charitable bequests;

3. You have more confidence in the legal system than in your own judgment;

2. You are going to take it all with you when you die anyway; and

1. A judge knows more about selecting a guardian for your children than you do.

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