SolidSqual
12-30-2007, 11:01 PM
So, I just went through a pretty morbid, but necessary experience as my parents elected me to be the executor of their will. At any rate, I'm halfway into my first year of law school and am beginning the slow process of deciding what kinds of law I would like to practice. I have other legal interests, however the recent events with my parent's estate has perked my interest.
Reasons to go into Wills and Estates:
First, people will always be dying and will always need to plan who gets all their junk after death.
Second, the pace of this job seems to be on par with someone like a dentist or other medical specialist . . . basically you set your own appointments and pace. This element would be very conducive to having and being an active and available member of a family.
Third, I can already see the spark in the eyes of my older brother and younger sister as they are dividing my parents junk and wealth in their head. I don't like it. This kind of shit splits families and shifts focus away from the loved ones lost. Let me just put this out there, my parents will is not equal despite what they believe. In short, my brother receives the family business. My sister receives, my Mom's jewelry. I receive a third of the remaining estate split among my siblings. Now, I have no problem with the way things are divided. As far as I am concerned, it's my parent's stuff and any benefits I have received past, present or future are all gifts which allow me no entitlements.
Anyway, my point is that I find the process incredibly dynamic and interesting. I think I may gain a lot of satisfaction helping people their estates to best care for their loved ones.
As far as my portion of my parent's will, I intend to give it to charity. I made my way through college and soon law school w/o their financial help. Why start taking their money now? I don't plan on needing it in the future.
So . . . anybody know anything about estate planning? Boring?
Reasons to go into Wills and Estates:
First, people will always be dying and will always need to plan who gets all their junk after death.
Second, the pace of this job seems to be on par with someone like a dentist or other medical specialist . . . basically you set your own appointments and pace. This element would be very conducive to having and being an active and available member of a family.
Third, I can already see the spark in the eyes of my older brother and younger sister as they are dividing my parents junk and wealth in their head. I don't like it. This kind of shit splits families and shifts focus away from the loved ones lost. Let me just put this out there, my parents will is not equal despite what they believe. In short, my brother receives the family business. My sister receives, my Mom's jewelry. I receive a third of the remaining estate split among my siblings. Now, I have no problem with the way things are divided. As far as I am concerned, it's my parent's stuff and any benefits I have received past, present or future are all gifts which allow me no entitlements.
Anyway, my point is that I find the process incredibly dynamic and interesting. I think I may gain a lot of satisfaction helping people their estates to best care for their loved ones.
As far as my portion of my parent's will, I intend to give it to charity. I made my way through college and soon law school w/o their financial help. Why start taking their money now? I don't plan on needing it in the future.
So . . . anybody know anything about estate planning? Boring?