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A reminder. He who dies broke, wins. (Original Post) bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 OP
Only if you know the exact multigraincracker Oct 2021 #1
I plan to be generous with family bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #2
Never had kids and only one relative multigraincracker Oct 2021 #3
Only if you have no one to pass anything on to DetroitLegalBeagle Oct 2021 #4
All true, but it really only becomes an issue if taxed bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #5

multigraincracker

(34,069 posts)
1. Only if you know the exact
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 03:11 PM
Oct 2021

date you’ll die.
I figure if I try to have enough to live to 100, I’ll drop dead next year.
If I spend it all now like I’ll only live one more year, I’ll live to be a 100.
So I’m shooting for the middle.

bucolic_frolic

(46,971 posts)
2. I plan to be generous with family
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 03:16 PM
Oct 2021

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.

DetroitLegalBeagle

(2,165 posts)
4. Only if you have no one to pass anything on to
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 04:04 PM
Oct 2021

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

(46,971 posts)
5. All true, but it really only becomes an issue if taxed
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 04:33 PM
Oct 2021

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.

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