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4.0 out of 5 stars
I laughed, I cried, I raged... I read it and liked it!,
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This review is from: Where There's an Inheritance...: Stories from Inside the World of Two Wills Lawyers (Paperback)
"Where there's an inheritance" is the third book about wills and estates by Kotzer and Fish. However, the subject matter is not entirely about wills and estates, rather, Kotzer and Fish assemble a variety of stories from clients, colleagues and callers. These stories deal with money, life and death. They are stories of families overcoming their differences or being torn apart over inheritance disputes, often over relatively small legacies. They are funny stories, sad stories, frustrating stories and shocking stories. They are stories about second chances and missed opportunities. Indeed, their wealth of experience has exposed them to a wide variety of both tragic and uplifting situations around succession planning.If you have read a Kotzer and Fish book before, some of the stories and situations may seem familiar. This is because many of these situations are so unique or humourous that it is difficult not to use these again. One such story, which is referred to in "The Family War" tells of a "deaf" uncle who surprises his potential heirs by repeating the negative things they said about him at his 90th birthday party. Another story tells of an aunt who decides to ungraciously cut all of her nieces and nephews out of her will because of the fact that they had already "staked their claim" on her things while she was in the hospital. There are also instances of problems when clients decide to prepare their own wills. Although it would be easy to deduce that many of the stories do not apply to an individual's situation due to their uniqueness, this is not the case. Much of the advice can be taken to heart if you read between the lines. In one story, two younger heirs make incredibly stupid decisions and squander their inheritances. The lesson in this story is to avoid leaving too much to heirs at such a young age. Other stories are not so much about advice or lessons, but merely to appreciate the things we take for granted. In one story, a client nearing death sees an otherwise dreary day as "beautiful." Kotzer and Fish's personal attachments can also be felt when they experience the sudden and unexpected loss of a long-time client. In spite of the tragedy behind some of these stories, "Where there's an inheritance" is well worth the read. Once again, if you read one of the other books written by Kotzer and Fish, you will find some repetitive elements. As always, due to the fact that jurisdiction and personal circumstances can have a profound impact on someone's situation, the book fails to get into too many specifics, so if you are looking for information on how to prepare your own will, I would suggest you consult with a lawyer that is experienced in succession and estate planning.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Lightweight Reading,
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This review is from: Where There's an Inheritance...: Stories from Inside the World of Two Wills Lawyers (Paperback)
I read this book in 2.5 hours in one sitting - it is a little like the Chicken Soup series. I was expecting more help in dividing my estate - not stories tugging at my heartstrings. To be honest - I did come away with two things to avoid....
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Inheritance Wars,
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This review is from: Where There's an Inheritance...: Stories from Inside the World of Two Wills Lawyers (Paperback)
As the recipient of zero inherited wealth I'm a dis-interested observer of those who believe that money they didn't earn truly belongs to them. The stories in the book are very telling and families who are in line for an inheritance should have every family member read this book, they may see themselves in it. It's a fun and fascinating book whether you will inherit or not.
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