The Royal Exit Plan: The Power of Writing A Will.
My beloved Father passed 6 years ago a week short of his 78th birthday. (May the Lord welcome him in his eternal home. Amen). Today, my siblings and I are left with over $100 K in debts, a wicked stepmother, banks, judges, and lawyers up the proverbial wazzoo, unpaid bills, abandoned fields, and cracked walls in need of repair. And, of course, the unanswered question: "Why dad? whyyyyyy? It is with a heavy heart that I share this wisdom—so that your royal family won’t resent your royal legacy after you've transitioned. You're the king of your domain, ruler of your proverbial castle, and the big Kahuna of your household. You've conquered work, family, and perhaps even that suspicious pile of leaves on the front lawn. But there’s one final task every king must face: writing a will. While most would rather face a dragon than confront mortality, it's time to knight up and handle your business. 1. Be the King Who Plans Every wise ruler values a strong exit strategy. Lea...