This Blows My Mind.

[HopeHamilton]

According to an article on Forbes.com , a recent survey showed that 65% of Americans do not have wills and 71% do not have health care directives (or living wills)! Asked why they had no estate planning documents, about 44% of respondents said they did not want to pay the expense, and another 19% said that they did not believe they had sufficient assets to warrant estate planning. Both of these myths persist, despite the fact that the expense of not having an estate plan is usually far more significant and the fact that estate planning is not only about protecting your assets, it is about protecting your family. Rich or poor, you need to provide for your family after your death.