It's not just a will you need. You also must get Power of attorney and living wills. Also make certain all bank accounts, CDs, 401ks, insurance policies at work etc. have a proper beneficiary. Keep small bequests like jewerly out of the will unless you expect a challenge or they will have to be appraised and tax paid on them. Have her make a list of those type of bequests and give it to you.

Really folks, anyone of us could get sick or run over by a truck anytime. Don't laugh, I almost was. So we all should have these documents now, not wait until we get a dire diagnosis.

Take care,
Eileen


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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I