Calmly Doing Your Will Getting around to writing or updating a will is one of those things that seems to always wind up at the bottom of our "to-do" list.  We do not want to stop what we are doing to spend time contemplating our demise and making decisions about the distribution of our assets.  We know it's important, but we keep putting it off for a more convenient time. Sometimes, however, we get a nudge that makes us act. For example, we become aware of a recent death that came suddenly to a friend who didn't have a will, and how this cause so many problems for the grieving loved ones. Or maybe we are preparing for a long journey overseas and we are motivated to "get our house in order" should something horrible happen during the trip. Then, again, maybe we receive disturbing news from a physician that causes us to care for long delayed estate-planning decisions. Following through on any of these nudges is a good thing, because living without a will is a risky alternative. But acting on nudges has its downside, too. We can make poor or faulty decision when hurried. This is one reason your friends Triangle urge you to care for your will now when you are not facing an emotional reaction to a friend's death, a trip deadline, or even the unsettling news of a physical ailment. It is so much better to write or update your will when you have the time and mental quietness to concentrate on making sound decisions regarding your estate – when you can do it calmly. Triangle has several pamphlets and brochures covering estate planning and writing a will. For a packet of estate planning information, contact the Foundation President, Scott Bova, at Sbova@Triangle.org or at (317) 705-9803.