Let's look at the first question.. Should You Do It Yourself?

The hardest part of writing a will is … well… sitting down to write it! I mean, you kind of hope you never have to use it… RIGHT?

Let's look at the first question.. Should You Do It Yourself? Because there are so many opportunities to make mistakes, don’t opt for a "Do It Yourself" will. A Geat example... When a Supreme Court justice wrote his own will, he made an bunch of errors that cost his family plenty in legal fees and over $400,000 in taxes. If you're are in the middle class, you can probably get away with writing your own will with an On-line app. But if you have a some extra money laying around, please find an estate attorney.

http://www.glfamilylaw.com/wills-estates/

Thinking About Adoption – Part 5 of 6

Are you flexible about where your baby comes from or how long you’re willing to wait for a baby?

International adoption has become much harder in recent months: Russia isn't permitting Americans to adopt at all right now; the wait times in China have stretched to six-plus years for a healthy baby; and Ethiopia and Colombia have wait times of three years. In terms of domestic adoption, wait times vary. Many birth mothers choose younger parents when considering where to place their babies, so it can take longer for an older couple to adopt. Again, do your homework: Attend workshops and Webinars, consider speaking to an adoption therapist, or join an adoption support group to help you decide what makes the most sense for your family.

For Original Article Link,

http://www.whattoexpect.com/family/thinking-about-adoption.aspx

The hardest part of writing a will is …

The hardest part of writing a will is … well… sitting down to write it! I mean, you kind of hope you never have to use it… RIGHT? By writing it, you're acknowledging that you may not be the super hero you thought you were. 

Plus, think of all the other activities that are more fun than writing a will, like going to the shore or having dinner with some friends and family. 

If you’ve been putting off the task, here's your chance to cross it off your list. I’ll tell you what, every other day I will post 1 step to think about and we can do this together!

http://www.glfamilylaw.com/wills-estates/

Thinking About Adoption – Part 4 of 6

Thinking About Adoption – Part 4 of 6
Are you willing to deal with your child’s questions about his birth parents?
Even if you opt for a closed adoption or adopt internationally, eventually your child may want to know about his biological parents and extended family. He might even ask you to help him find them. While you can’t know how you’ll react until that day actually comes, it is something to consider as you’re thinking about adoption now.

For Original Article Link,
http://www.whattoexpect.com/family/thinking-about-adoption.aspx

Thinking About Adoption – Part 2 of 6

Can you handle the emotional complications that come with adopting a child?
Sure, you love kids and you may have wanted one for a long time. But are the two of you really prepared to open your hearts and home to a child who may look very different from you and your families? How would you feel about not knowing much about your baby’s birth family — including their health and genetic history — if you go the closed-adoption route? If you’re considering international adoption or adopting a special-needs child, think about the future when your little one may be teased or bullied because he looks or acts differently from his classmates. There may be tough days ahead, so consider now whether you’re able and willing to be in this for the long haul.

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http://www.whattoexpect.com/family/thinking-about-adoption.aspx

Thinking About Adoption – Part 1 of 6

If you're getting ready to gather adoption information, here are some questions you need to ask yourself and your partner before you start your journey to parenthood.

Adopting a child is a bold and wonderful move that will forever change one lucky little one’s life, as well as your own. But it also means taking on the lifelong responsibility and challenges of caring for a child who’s biologically unrelated to your family.

Before you take this huge step, you and your partner should do some serious soul searching and plenty of homework. The two of you need to ask yourselves some tough questions, and be honest with each other, even if the answers aren't what you expected. Some things to consider when thinking about adoption:

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http://www.whattoexpect.com/family/thinking-about-adoption.aspx

Thinking About Divorce? 4 Options for Unhappy Married Couples

If you’re thinking about divorce, consider these options. These tips for unhappy married couples are based on a helpful book about deciding if it’s time to end a marriage.

“My belief, partly based on my own personal experience, is that many of those who see marriage as a bond that can be terminated at any time by their partner may work harder in the marriage to keep it alive,” says Susan Pease Gadoua, author of Contemplating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go.

If married couples have “exit plans,” they may be more likely to save their marriage than if they think divorce is not an option. That is, couples who think their vows can never be broken put less effort into creating a maintaining a healthy marriage! If you’re thinking about divorce, you’ll find Contemplating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go helpful. And, read these tips for unhappily married couples…

Check Out This Book, It May Help!

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