Wills

[Paul Koning]

> On May 12, 2015, at 1:26 PM, Robert Feldman <r_a_feldman at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 17:41:16 +0000
>> From: tony duell <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
>> Subject: RE: VCF Ban, Vector Graphic cards, Wright card punch, MDS
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>> My biggest worry is that my will will not be found and/or my next of kin will not 
>> get contacted. He isn't a relative of mine, just a very close friend. He is the 
>> beneficiary of my will and the exector, but if this is not realised he might not
>> get what he should. I am wondering if there is some way of ensuring he gets told
>> if anything should happen to me (not that I am planning anything like that, but...)
>> 
>> -tony
> 
> Probably the best thing you can do is let the next of kin know that you have a will and either give them a copy or tell them what your wishes are. Then put a copy of the will where it can easily be found (such as in your desk drawer). My wife and I are redoing our will and are letting our sons and my brothers know what we are planning. They all will know where to look for the official copy of the will.

Yes, I would say so.  In addition, it seems strange to name a person as executor without telling that person.  It seems better to tell (or rather, ask) first.  Then you don’t have to worry about imposing a duty on someone that he’s not willing (or, perhaps, able) to accept, and it also solves the problem of others knowing there exists a will.

	paul