[TheForge] on death and dying.

[Doug Ayen]

Thus Spake terry l. ridder (terrylr at blauedonau.com):
> hello;
> 
> this is related to blacksmithing in that i am attempting to draw up a
> specific clause for a codicil. i want to make it clear that any and all
> of my blacksmithing tools, the miller 185 mig welder, the oxy-acetylene
> torch and tanks, the propane tanks, and the propane forge. be given to a
> person with one or more physical challenges and is just starting out in
> blacksmithing.
> 
> my question is how do i specify the following:
> 
> 0) the person or persons who make the decision as to who should receive
>    the above items?
> 
> 1) provide for an announcement that persons who meet the my criteria
>    should make the appropriate application to the person/persons determined
>    in item 0 above?
> 
> it is obvious that neither the lawyers  or the family have the knowledge
> or the ability to determine who would benefit the most from receiving
> the above mentioned tools.
> 
> suggestions and comments welcomed.
> 

I am not a lawyer, but I am the executor of my mom's will. As such, she has
given me instructions as to how her will is intended to be interpreted. In
your will, you can (and should) specify what you want done, and specify an
individual to whom you have explained your intentions as your executor. If
said person knows enough to make the decision, so much the better; if not,
you should select some one who does have that knowledge for that particular
task and specify in the will that he be given the equipment to dispose of 
in the manner stated.  A lawyer familiar with trusts/wills should be able 
to guide you in the appropriate wording.

--doug


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