Estate planning forces us to consider many unpleasant possibilities and realities we often don't like to think about. However, estate planning doesn't have to always be serious. Below are a series of estate planning "funnies" to help lighten the mood.
Why women are superior estate planners:
Carl was a 35-year old bachelor who worked for his father's extremely successful business. When he learned his father was very ill, and that he would inherit a large sum of money, he decided he needed a wife with whom to share his wealth.
One night, at an investment meeting, a stunning woman walked through the door. Carl was speechless; she was by far the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. After the meeting he approached her. "I may not be much to look at," he said, "but my father is very ill and in a few years I will inherit 20 million dollars." The woman was very impressed. She took his card, and agreed to call him.
A few days later she called as promised.
"Guess what?" she said. "I'm your new stepmother."
How to solve the deficit:
Obama Befriends Rich Elderly Widow In Hopes She'll Put Nation In Her Will
Click the link above to view this comic video from the Onion News Network. (The Onion is a fictitious news source.) In this story, newscasters speculate on Obama's friendship with billionaire widow, Adelia Scott. Sources say he has spent time with Mrs. Scott, watching countless hours of "Pride and Prejudice," bringing her chocolates, and listening to stories about woman's baseball in order to secure a place for the US Treasury in her will. The White House Deputy Press Secretary denies the accusation that the president has any ulterior motives for befriending Mrs. Scott other than their mutual enjoyment of activities such as cross-stitching, visiting the doctor, and growing prize-winning petunias. Watch this video for a chuckle.
Why You Should Never Let Your Pet Plan Your Estate:
Dilbert's Advance Health Care Directive
Click the above link to view this recent Dilbert comic by Scott Adams. In this comic strip, Dilbert reads over the Advance Health Care Directive his megalomaniac dog Dogbert has prepared for him. Dilbert says he might have some changes to make, as it states that he should be killed if he has a headache, itch, or complaint.
Why You Should Never Let Your Pet Plan Your Estate, Part II:
Dogbert Amends Dilbert's estate plan
Then, a few days later, Dogbert hands Dilbert an amended estate plan. It's not much better. Follow the above link to view the comic.
(We promise we won't draw up documents that look like this at the Law Offices of Daniel O. Hands, P.C.!)
