Fun Facts for August Make-a-Will Month!
It’s true! August is National Make-a-Will Month.
This annual event can spur you take care of this essential legal document that everyone needs. No more hesitation! We make the process both easy and enlightening, giving you an opportunity to:
Make your wishes known
Leave a lasting legacy
Care for those you love
Build strong family relationships
Gain clarity about what matters most to you
Peace of mind
You might also enjoy knowing that estate planning has been going on for a very long time. In the spirit of fun, here is some trivia to lighten your mood as you consider how to manage your assets.
What celebrity Americans singers have died without a Will having the initials SB, KC and JD?
(Sonny Bono, Kurt Cobain, and John Denver)
What prompted the founding of the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.?
(An 1829 bequest in the Last Will and Testament of British Chemist and Mineralogist James Smithson)
What is the oldest recorded Power of Attorney?
(Dated 561 BC in Mesopotamia)
How many words are in the shortest validated Will?
(Three. In January of 1967, Herr Karl Hausch from Hessen penned in Czech, “All to wife.”)
What is the first state to allow Living Wills?
(California in September of 1976)
Largest inheritance given to a pet?
(A German Shepherd Dog named Gunther Lieberstein III inherited $80 million in 1991 after his owner, Carlotta Leibenstein passed away)
Can you sell the American Bald Eagle you inherited from your grandmother?
(If the eagle was acquired before 1940, you can pass it through the family, but federal law bars selling it for profit)
We are happy to help you get on track with your estate planning needs. Our friendly manner and professionalism will ensure that you can achieve your goals and build your circle of security.
Call us for a free consultation at 919-245-8440 or contact us today at: https://hillsboroughwills.com/contact.