itsmyparty
Recycles dryer sheets
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- Mar 8, 2008
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My spouse and I have no children and barring some catastrophy will have a fair amount we may leave behind in this world! We definitely will be leaving $$ to charity, but also have some other recipients as well. Our biggest problem is who to designate as executor if/when we both are not around. Of course if one of us is left behind, it would not be an immediate problem, but since we travel a fair amount...and are really concerned if we both die at the same time. On one side...there are a few younger nephews and one neice but they live in another country and we are not really 'close' to them, but do communicate a few times a yr., and on the other side, a younger brother who can't seem to even get his life in order even after 5 decades of living. He has a son who he's estranged from and we don't know well because of their relationship...both live in other states. Our few 'good' friends are older. The attorney suggested perhaps a bank or a company that specializes in being executors...but you hear so many stories of how they can 'loot' without scrutiny. Anyone use an executor from another country? Perhaps designating joint executors -a nephew and also the brother? Would appreciate any ideas, suggestions or experiences you've had. Thanks alot.