I asked this question often and the answers vary. Just the other day the response was TIME. This couple just had not had the time to have a will done or other essential estate planning documents. This was not a unique response for just this couple. Many people THINK they do not have the time. Here is my response to this particular "excuse" for not doing what needs to be done. WRITE IT DOWN!! Yes, simple as that. Like a goal, written ones get the attention and get done!! So, as you are rushing through life, hurrying along to get this or that thing done, STOP! Take out a sheet of paper or your blackberry or your planner and make a list. List no more than 10 things (one of course is getting your will/estate planning done) you want to accomplish in the next 6 months. The order of priority does not matter. Keep the list with you or where you can see it often. As you complete an item on the list, check it off and CELEBRATE! You will look forward to accomplishing the tasks on your list and guess what, in 6 months your estate planning and 9 other essential tasks will be completed by YOU!! How will you celebrate each accomplishment? Give us your ideas so others can see how much fun they can have on this 6 month journey.
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