A reminder. He who dies broke, wins.
https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/debt/articles/what-happens-to-debt-when-you-dieSo the max debt is the most desirable because you're spending lenders' money.
multigraincracker
(33,913 posts)date youll die.
I figure if I try to have enough to live to 100, Ill drop dead next year.
If I spend it all now like Ill only live one more year, Ill live to be a 100.
So Im shooting for the middle.
bucolic_frolic
(46,561 posts)and figure cash would be a good option, if it's still available. Because, you know, old postage stamps are basically worthless unless on very large envelopes.
multigraincracker
(33,913 posts)and he is way richer than me. So, I never give it a thought.
DetroitLegalBeagle
(2,119 posts)And if you know you won't outlive when the bill is due. Personally this isn't an option for me. My wife and I have things set up so our kids and any future grandchildren will get a good financial boost when we're gone.
bucolic_frolic
(46,561 posts)There are still a few states with estate or inheritance taxes. Some you can avoid tax with charities, insurance trusts, or by gifting a year prior to death.
I only posted because I do like the idea leaving debts behind that are absorbed by banks, credit card companies, etc. I doubt it will happen that way, though. It would be happenstance for someone to plan and time it right with that view in mind.