Confessions of a Lawyer

You may or may not know the old Spanish proverb that translates roughly to the saying 'the cobbler's children have no shoes'... meaning that someone with a specific skill is often so busy assisting others that their own affairs go unattended.

Integrity has always been important to me, and I wanted to experience the process of drafting my own estate plan before helping others - I am SO glad I did. 

Reflecting back on the experience, here are 3 things that I am beyond thankful to know now:

1. I needed to list my assets and debts all in one place – it is so much easier than having them scattered and unconnected to each other. I want my life’s financial accomplishments to easily transfer to my son when I am gone – now I know I have it all in place so that will happen.
2. Dealing and thinking about your own death is hard! But thinking about how my family would be lost if they didn’t know what I want, is equally upsetting. I want my adult son to understand what and how he’ll inherit. I want him to know that by putting together my thoughts and plans into a plan it is an act of love I can give to him. I DO NOT want him to have to spend any money, or worry, or feel guilty for one minute!
3. I didn’t know how good it feels to accomplish this life task! It is a weight off my shoulders!

If this was helpful for even one person, it was worth the time taken to write it!

Let me know your thoughts.