This is the real worry, that someone gets there first and discards the lot before the wishes of the deceased are even considered. Thankfully there is no basis in reality for the preposterous situation in Agatha Christie and elsewhere, where the "reading of the will" takes place - and only takes place - once the deceased is well and truly six foot under, but even so even I have known family situations where the house has been cleared pretty quick-sharp, and arguments abound "well, she promised that to me", "Sorry, all had to go, the council insisted on having the flat back by the end of the week" etc.
And I think the other thing is that because death is one of the last remaining taboos, families often don't discuss their final wishes amongst themselves and it's not uncommon for the existence of the will, or otherwise, and the provisions in it, to come as something of a surprise to the nearest and dearest.
Good idea about having a separate envelope in the will packet with passwords etc. And, as others have said, perhaps with more detailed instructions for the technically minded than go in the actual will.
I don't even know who I would appoint as my executors; I can't think of a relative really who would be technically minded and interested enough to be able to do potentially what is required, same applies for a solicitor I think. There must be specialists though - what about famous people who have an enormous body of intellectual property which needs to be managed potentially forever? Pop singers and writers etc - I know for example almost every time Daleks are mentioned, it comes with the caveat - "Terry Nation's Estate aren't going to agree to this" etc. so it must all be possible.
Somebody in the community is probably a good choice, although as I think I am towards the younger end of the age spectrum on here, it would be a question of picking someone likely to outlive me (ie. beyond 2080).
The other factor in all this is how long we might care. In 20 years' time and beyond, will we still be using Beebs and still care about preservation of what we did so far?
And I think the other thing is that because death is one of the last remaining taboos, families often don't discuss their final wishes amongst themselves and it's not uncommon for the existence of the will, or otherwise, and the provisions in it, to come as something of a surprise to the nearest and dearest.
Good idea about having a separate envelope in the will packet with passwords etc. And, as others have said, perhaps with more detailed instructions for the technically minded than go in the actual will.
I don't even know who I would appoint as my executors; I can't think of a relative really who would be technically minded and interested enough to be able to do potentially what is required, same applies for a solicitor I think. There must be specialists though - what about famous people who have an enormous body of intellectual property which needs to be managed potentially forever? Pop singers and writers etc - I know for example almost every time Daleks are mentioned, it comes with the caveat - "Terry Nation's Estate aren't going to agree to this" etc. so it must all be possible.
Somebody in the community is probably a good choice, although as I think I am towards the younger end of the age spectrum on here, it would be a question of picking someone likely to outlive me (ie. beyond 2080).
The other factor in all this is how long we might care. In 20 years' time and beyond, will we still be using Beebs and still care about preservation of what we did so far?
Statistics: Posted by BeebMaster — Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:47 pm