In Estate Planning –
"An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"

By Angie Epting Morris, Author of
THE SETTLEMENT GAME:
How to Settle an Estate Peacefully and Fairly

     Shakespeare’s words speak a profound truth when it comes to Estate Planning and even Estate Settlements. Preventing problems (‘an ounce of prevention’) is worth much more than trying to solve them ('a pound of cure’). When I say the name of my book, THE SETTLEMENT GAME: How to Settle an Estate Peacefully and Fairly, the first response I sometimes receive is an expressive ‘roll of the eyes’ and then a comment like “Already been through that – too late for me – wish we’d had that a couple of years ago. . . "

Sound familiar? Read the following story carefully. It could make a big difference to your children someday:

     When I was first introducing The Settlement Game at a show at the Atlanta Merchandise Mart, a woman stopped by and picked up the book. She read the comments on the back and flipped through its pages. With a sad voice and a shake of her head, she said, “Been there, done that – wish we had had this when my parents died. I have two sisters who STILL aren't speaking to each other.” – She told about the friction and anger and problems they encountered. Then she flippantly said – “Oh well, I’ll buy a book, - - maybe I can figure out what we did wrong.” She bought a book and went on her way.

     The next morning as soon as the doors opened, this woman was standing in front of the table. With a rather somber look on her face she said: “I read your book last night.” (Judging by her serious express, I though she was going to ask for a refund!) – Then she went on to say, “I know what we did wrong. I need four more copies of your book.” She told me a story that forever changed the way I teach people to use The Settlement Game. The information in this book needs to be included with the estate plan to help prevent problems - as well as help people get through the division process when the time comes to settle an estate.

     Here's what she said:  "I have agonized over how to prevent my three children from having the heartaches like we expAngie Epting Morris, author of THE SETTLEMENT GAME: How to Settle an Estate Peacefully and Fairly, is considered an expert on how to keep peace and avoid conflict when dividing furniture and personal property of an estate. Foreword to book written by Judge Griffin Bell, former U.S. Attorney General. For more information and other Estate Settlement Tips, go to http://www.peacefulsettlements.com.