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I'm trying to finish my will. I'm not dying or anything, I just figured it would be a smart and easy thing to get out of the way. The basics are simple: cremate me, and all my money and possessions go to my wife, Heather. The unexpected difficulty I'm running into is the whole "if my wife does not survive me" part. We're blissfully childless, and I'm not especially close to my family. Who gets my money and stuff?

I tried thinking over my friends and relatives to see if there was someone who I felt most deserving of a sudden influx of cash, but nobody stuck out. I'm not even sure what criteria I should use. Someone who needs it the most, presumably because their situation in life is unfairly more costly than their means? Or whomever I like the most? Whoever is youngest and therefore has "their whole life ahead of them"? It all seems so arbitrary.

I have a two-year-old niece I've never met (but will soon). It's not her fault her parents were young, foolish, jobless and pro-life. Should I leave everything to her? "So, kid, remember that uncle you met once? He's dead. He left you money because he felt more sorry for you than any other living relative." Meh.

It's been suggested that I choose a charity. I support the ACLU, the Red Cross, NORML, Congressional reform, the Oregon Food Bank, public education, etc. These are all good causes, but I don't seem to feel strongly enough about any of them to will my entire estate to them. I'm not sure why. Because it's too impersonal? Not a large enough sum to be anything other than a drop in a bucket? Truthfully, while I don't really care too much about being "remembered", if Heather isn't around anymore and I'm about to die, it would be nice to happily recall in my final moments that someone or some organization will be receiving a sudden influx of a few thousand dollars.

So I guess I'm open to suggestions. What do you think, internet?

» Posted 6.19.2010 12:01:55 PM

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» Posted 6.20.2010 0:16:44 by INTERNET [Website]

In spite of what Internet says, I think you have to just make a decision since it seems you don't want your immediately family to get it, which is what will happen if you don't make that decision. It may sound trite, but search your robotic soul and you will find something or someone deserving. Music lessons for orphans for example. At some point in the future maybe something else will stick out and you can update your will at that time.

» Posted 6.20.2010 0:30:57 by Carl

Maybe you could donate all the transformers and other toys to a museum or organization that wants to display old toys like that. As for the money and other stuff, who knows. You may want to read up on some legal issues though. I know here in my state, if you don't give at least $100 to all immediate relatives, they can sue for possession of 100% of the estate. Usually it gets caught up in a huge legal battle that drains the estates money into a corrupt judicial system and spineless lawyers. I would hate for your estate to end up like that.

» Posted 6.20.2010 16:26:03 by monuo_ripts

DOOD. Donate it to the Portland public school system. Stipulate that is can't go towards bullshit sports but instead support the sciences or arts. Lord knows they could use the $ now and probably in the future. Seems like we (the voter) never properly supports public education.

Awesomely morbid post btw.

» Posted 6.22.2010 21:16:27 by Ryan

The better question is what happens to your TFs. From what I understand, you probably have much more value tied up in your TFs than in cash. What would be horrifying is someone coming through after you're gone and not understanding the value of your collection and just tossing it all or dropping it off at Goodwill off-hours.

I'm not sure I even have a good answer to the dilemma. Does Heather have anyone in her family that could appreciate your collection?

I totally agree that the PDX schools would love your cash. Especially for science or the arts or maybe even the trades. Trades are important, too.

» Posted 6.25.2010 18:31:58 by Tom

My answer...

If you don't think anyone besides Heather is worth it, what does it really matter? Still a brief smile at death may be worth the effort to figure something out. So here's two suggestions:

1. Find a trustee, and someone who you feel could carry on this "Office", and have your money set up to keep this site going. I know it sounds silly, but many people have visited over the years, and, although you may not realize it, it's always a comfort to find that your little corner of the web is still here. Plus, without children, so this IS your legacy. Besides, it seems like a fitting memorial.

2. If you want to donate to charity, then donate to the SPCA. They are one of the most reputable charities in the world, and they have no agenda other than helping out those creatures that can't always help themselves. Knowing that my death saved several cats and dogs that may make a great companion for someone someday, would definately put a smile on my face.

That's my .02$ worth.

» Posted 6.30.2010 23:56:22 by Dev

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