How many of you have signed a Power of Attorney for yourself, your spouse, your significant other?
I don't know where Gene and I have been, but we do not have Power of Attorney signed forms … so if I go into a coma, Gene needs to have Power of Attorney and I need to have Power of Attorney for him.
Tonight was a bad night. I had asked our son-in-law (who is one of the Good Attorneys!) to help me get ready when and if something happens to Gene, or me.
I approached the subject tonight with Gene and met with definite resistance. I had it all planned out: First, I had a nice beef roast in the oven with all kinds of vegetables and a very nice dinner planned. Then, I said to Gene: “We really need to get our Power of Attorney forms filled out, plus we need to work on our will.” Well, it did not go well.
Gene said, “I have to feel better first. Then I said, “I could have a heart attack tonight – then what?”
It does not seem to register with him. But with all the things he is going through and thinking, I am sure he thinks I am being pushy.
But … Wake up, everyone, and make sure you get an attorney. It is NEVER TOO SOON! I am going to put a plug in for our son-in-law, James V. Duncan of Broken Bow, Neb. He is an outstanding attorney and has such good advice along with Common Sense, which is lacking in many of our big-city attorneys.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. Take heed and get your ducks in a row, which I have not done previously. I thought we had plenty of time – but who has plenty of time????
NO ONE.
On a good note, I have found the most remarkable handyman: Lowell Kohtz. He is 91 years old and looks 70. He talked to Gene and me one night and asked if we had anything thing he could help with at Diamond G Farms. Well, I called him the next day, and he has been invaluable. He is moving, fixing fence, using the weed-eater and all kinds of fixing things that need fixing. He is remarkable. I hope at 91 I will be as spry and able as he is. His grandchildren made a video of him for a movie they are interviewing for. The movie is called "Nebraska" and they want original Nebraska farmers to be in the movie.
Till next time,
Barbara
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