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Does Sorry have a Place in Your Ag Legacy?

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Saying “I’m sorry” is an act all too often overlooked in our daily interactions. There can be many obstacles that keep us from saying these simple words.

Should you apologize? You may feel that you don’t need to apologize or maybe that the other person should apologize to you.

Why is something that we are constantly reminding our kids to practice, so difficult for us to say?

An effective apology contains five elements, while an ineffective apology usually misses the mark on at least one of these areas:
• Acknowledge the Offense;
• Explain What Happened;
• Express Remorse;
• Offer to Make Reparations; and
• Listen.

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Wyoming Wills: Some Suggestions for Getting the Most from Estate Planning

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A will is a document that describes the last wishes of an individual after his or her death, including how property should be distributed and who should manage the estate of the deceased person. A will’s primary functions can be divided into two categories: (1) those directing the distribution of the decedent’s estate and (2) those nominating individuals to represent the decedent and his or her estate.

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The Personal Property Memorandum

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The law in some states allow a person who has signed a will to use a separate document (Personal Property Memorandum) to direct who will receive certain pieces of tangible personal property after death. Such a list provides a great deal of flexibility without the need to constantly update a will.

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Should Sorry Have a Place in an Ag Legacy?

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DO you see it as being weak or giving-in if you admit that you are sorry to someone else?
DO YOU feel that you don’t need to apologize or maybe that the other person should apologize to you?
DID YOU KNOW that sometimes it is about being the one to make the first move?
WHAT are some of the ­obstacles that keep us from saying I’m sorry?
DO you know what an apology does; what it does not do? Do you know how to offer a genuine apology; what elements a sincere apology must contain?

Does Sorry Have A Place in YOUR Ag legacy?

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SAYING “I’M SORRY” is an act all too often overlooked in our daily interactions and there can be many obstacles that keep us from saying these simple words.

Some may see it as being weak or giving-in if they admit that they are sorry to someone else. In reality, it often takes more courage to be the one to go first and you might find that the other person feels the same way.

It is also important to express that you are genuinely sorry and care about the other person, promising to make amends and not repeat the mistake . . .

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Guardianships and Conservatorships

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One of a parent’s greatest fears involves what will happen to his or her minor children in the event of the parent’s premature death or incapacity. It may be a good idea to think about what you would like to happen in a true “worst-case scenario” and undertake legal steps to plan for that situation before it happens.

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Seven Key Estate Planning Documents

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Estate planning is perhaps the most caring task you can undertake for your survivors. A number of documents may be used to implement and communicate your goals for your estate. AG LEGACY Materials can help understand what your options are.

AG LEGACY Materials can help understand what your options are. To learn more about AG LEGACY materials and for ideas on where to begin see AGLEGACY.org