Category: Let's talk
it's the beginning of a new year, and as we look back over the past year, we can look at all the things we have done and regretted, and all the things we have not done, and regretted. And I can't help thinking that life is too short for regret. I look at the happenings on the news, not just from the current situation, but all the people who are dying needlessly across the world, and who may never get that chance to do the things this year, that they regretted not doing last year, or to say sorry to that person they fell out with yesterday, that won't be around for them to say sorry to tomorrow.
I think sometimes we spend too much time doing things without thinking, and thinking without doing. Live for today, because tomorrow, it may be too late.
Very true, and as Petronius once wrote: "ergo vivamus, quamdiu licet tempus". Admittedly he meant it in a very smutty way, as the entire content of the cena trimalchionis is virtually inuendo from start to finish, but it's still a useful motto to bear in mind. One caveat to the live for today idea though: don't forget to plan for tomorrow, because apparently 74 percent of the population don't have a will, and dying intestate don't half increase the tax burden on your estate!
yes. very true. that's why we should appreciate every second we have in this world. no one of us will know what will happen in the nest second.
Indeed we do not. the lawlord hereby offers his services to draft a will for anyone who wishes to make one.
I should like to point out, however, that any administration of estates courtesy of Lawlord is not done on a pro bono basis.
lol no wils for me, i am too young to die
No need to worry, you are too young to make a will and in any case you probably don't have any substantial assets so the fees wouldn't be worth my bothering. Did I say the fees wouldn't be worth my bothering? I meant this means it isn't worth your bothering. Just a simple typo there.
Very very true, Sugarbaby, this topic ia very true and well-stated one. And Lawlord, shame on you for making jokes in it! Just kidding. Anyway your offer to write wills reminded me of when I was doing mobility lessons, and my instructor's car wouldnt' start, and finally he got it to start but the engine was all quiet, and I was freaked out and started writing a will on my BrailleNote. I think I still have it somewhere. If I find it I shal post it on here for curiosity and humor's sake. Or mabye I'll make another topick, so as to not scar this one any further. I do apologize if this humor offends anyone, for this is a very serious situation, and I applaud sugarbaby for bringing it forth.
Caitlin
Caitlyn I hate to shatter this idea of yours, but of course the will would not have been legal as you are too young to make one, it does not comply with the formality requirements of the Statute of Frauds 1677 which I believe is still in force in the US although we have repealed the majority of it over here, and of course it was not sufficiently witnessed. I could cobble together a will for you for a couple of hundred dollars or so.
LL, stop being so serious! Hehehe. I was only doing it because I was desperate, and of course I knew it wouldn't be legal. I was making it hoping that people would simply heed my wishes and give out my treasures as I saw fit. I must look for this, I know I have it somewhere! Hehehe. And I'll consider your offer of writing me a will.
Caitlin
Sugarbaby is sooo right, and in saying that, we all know that nobody is too young or too old to die (as much as I hate to say it). are there seriously any online willkits around? I am seriously curious.
Hmmm, dunno, RD, maybe look it up on Google. I'm interested in this now too!
Caitlin
Still must search for my will. Lol.
Caitlin
And I agree, no one is too young or old to die, because people die at all ages, sadly.
Caitlin
you don't need a will kit you have a as near as damn it qualified legal professional ready, able and willing to administer your estate and/or property.
Yeah, for a sumptuous price, might I add? Hehehe ...
Caitlin
Again, I don't mean to be making a mockery of this topic at all. i think it's actually very serious. But for those of you who were seriously interested in reading my will, that I wrote that one day very quickly, here it is. Note that I have removed all last names and middle names for security purposes on this site lol, and have replaced them with the word "lastname" or "middlename" respectfully. But all these names were there. And, LL, I even had a witness, so there! Hehehheehe!!!!
My Last Will and Testament as on 2-21-03
Most everything goes to my family; Derek can have his pick of CD'S that no one else might want; my sound system that is on my dresser goes to the family or mainly to Courtney; Derek gets that little karaoke with the tape and CD and radio from Christmas; the other one with just the tape player is open. I hereby say that Mr. Lastname (my mobility instructor) was having engine problems, and that when it explodes, it will be the cause of my death. This happened at approximately a little after 3:09 PM on February 21, 2003, Friday. My tape collection can be split up and given to all those interested. Make sure Monica Lastname gets a lot. My books-on-tape should be donated to the library, for all those fortunate enough to never be in a car with a faulty engine. Let them enjoy them as I enjoyed tapes from the library. All my money in the bank goes to my family and my wallet money as well. Distribute items of lesser value to lesser mortals. My books all go to Monica. My Braille-Note, heaven bless it, shall go to Derek and-or other blind users. To all my friends, family, relatives, teachers and acquaintances, do not grieve. I shall die in peace, knowing I was loved by many. Think of me with a smile. I am not to be mourned. Let there be peace on Earth.
Signed February 21, 2003, Friday, at 3:13 PM
Caitlin Middlename Lastname
Witness: Mr. Kelly Middleinitial Lastname (mobility instructor)
Excellent. Some of those bequests would be invalid - what do you mean by lesser mortals and, for that matter, lesser things? I'm sure you had a witness, but one witness is not enough. A minimum of two, and some states even require three, before the will is valid. Also, wills cannot be made by minors nor can they be made on computerised devices.
Most people are too young to die and this may sound frivilous in the light of the seriousness of SB's post but death is nothing to be afraid of
Yes, life is too short, and that is why I hold on to friends/love ones, because I have lost many in life, and don't want to miss out on the people I love.
That is also why I endeavor not to hhurt anyone, at least ententionally, and when I do hurt someone, I always try to put it right if I can.
And if I can't, at least I tried.
I also try to spend as much time as I can, playing and reading to, and just talking to my little girl. I was just away from her for a little over two weeks, and I missed her terribly. I called her nearly everyday. I needed that break, but now that I've had it, I'm so glad that I can be back with her again.
So, yeah! I truly do appriciate what life I do have, and what life is, and what IT STANDS FOR, AND IF i COULD choose LIFE, OR SIMPLY NOT TO HAVE EVER EXISTED, i'D choose to live, even if it meant getting hurt over and over again, the good seems to always outweigh the badf, at least for me anyway.
Oh and sorry for all the caps, I can't be asked to go and fix it hahaha!
Well said, Charis. As for LL, lesser things meant like the littler items I possess. Like, random thingsi n my room. Toys, clothes, etc. Lesser mortals, I just mean, less crucial people in my life, like acquaintances and so on. I know one witness isn't enough, and I know i'm a minor. I just did that for a joke. So would doing it on a brailler count, because if it can't be on electronic devices how would a blindie do it? On a slate and stylus?
Caitlin