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I'm almost 40 and I fully anticipate falling into this category in a decade or so. Same goes for many of my closest friends. 10 years ago, I would have been horrified at the idea, but now I relish my singleness.
As for concerns regarding who will take care of me, I'm socking away money in my 401K and working on a plan for additional savings. At the very least, I anticipate having my house as an asset. I'm not terribly worried.
I'm one of you. It's been a fine and fun life, but it's become a problem in estate planning. I really can't think of who to make the executor of my will. My sibings are both older than I am and are more likely to die first, and my neices and nephews all live so far away that it would be a burden for them. I don't really have a friend that I think would do a good job as an executor, and besides I would feel guilty burdening them with this task. According to my attorney it's considered a conflict of interest for an attorney to do it (although I think it would be a logical solution.) An officer of a bank can be named, but they charge a hefty fee.
I'm almost 40 and I fully anticipate falling into this category in a decade or so. Same goes for many of my closest friends. 10 years ago, I would have been horrified at the idea, but now I relish my singleness.
As for concerns regarding who will take care of me, I'm socking away money in my 401K and working on a plan for additional savings. At the very least, I anticipate having my house as an asset. I'm not terribly worried.
Smart plan. I'm doing the same, albeit a little late. I save 30% of my income, including maxing my 401k. But I don't own a house.
Well, as someone insisted on informing me in a message on my profile, the reproductive issues start at 35 for men, same as women. Therefore, I'm 12 years beyond being able to live my dream of having a family, evidently. Thanks so much for that.
I'm one of you. It's been a fine and fun life, but it's become a problem in estate planning. I really can't think of who to make the executor of my will. My sibings are both older than I am and are more likely to die first, and my neices and nephews all live so far away that it would be a burden for them. I don't really have a friend that I think would do a good job as an executor, and besides I would feel guilty burdening them with this task. According to my attorney it's considered a conflict of interest for an attorney to do it (although I think it would be a logical solution.) An officer of a bank can be named, but they charge a hefty fee.
So, ?
Ask one of the nieces and nephews who are responsible to do it. The one that says yes take out a life insurance policy or make them a POD on your bank accounts to pay for their travel cost to settle your estate. Check with an Attorney to see the best way to do it. Then again if you do nothing someone will do something even if it's your state. Enjoy life as best you can for as long as you can.
I'm over 50 never married and no kids. I'm getting married one day because I've seen people first hand who had health issue and thank God they had someone around even if it to take them to doctors appointments.
Women may look at it different but I say fellas get married.. women will care and support each other but dudes are left alone and want to be left alone unless its sports or fishing. I'm gonna find me a wife..
The big question is why. Do they not want to be or not know how to find each other?
I would think people over 50 would like too be married instead of growing old alone. I'm now looking for my soul mate and I'm over 55 and never been married and have no children. I know people that got married but never had children and it was because of choice and not a medical reason.
I would think people over 50 would like too be married instead of growing old alone. I'm now looking for my soul mate and I'm over 55 and never been married and have no children. I know people that got married but never had children and it was because of choice and not a medical reason.
I don't know any that would want to be married. We are not growing old alone. We have a full life. If you feel that way it is probably where you live and what is available.
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