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Originally Posted by CDSmith
INTESTATE -- From the Greek, literal translation is "Sans Testes" meaning without balls.
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Well, no, it's from Latin, and is the same as the root word for testament, to stand witness.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't have a will if you have any value in your estate, but I just wanted to point out there are no balls involved.
Simple wills you can do online for about $100. We paid $750 for ours 20 years ago from an attorney. If you have lots of money you might consider a trust for your heirs. Passing them down gobs of money all at once is a sure-fire way to get them hooked on drugs and rock-and-roll. Make your trust payable starting at age 16 or 18 (or use a trustee to administer if they are younger), and extend to at least 25. Talk to an attorney before passing a house to your heirs. A trust is a good method, especially in California.