
As a Snowbird for 15 years to sourthern California 1990-2005, we saw first hand the importance of having a family Will in place,or no Will at all, when in another country.
In the eleven-hundred resident Seniors Mobile Home Park we wintered in, there were also several other Canadian and U,S.A.Snowbirds.
During our winter seasons there, more than 35 residents either died in the U.S.A. or Mexico, and many others had to be air-lifted home for severe health treatments. Most had family members spread throughout North America and the World, and it was determined later many had left a legacy of unorganized chaos for some families to clear up estate problems.
Don’t Gamble_ _ _ when you are out of your home country, without having a Will left at home. The consequences can sometime be to severe.
Even a hurry-up-temporary hand written letter of instructions to family members is better than no proper Will if you do not have time to get to your personal lawyer, notary or financial planner before you leave.
But_ _ _ above all_ _ _be sure to tell your family/friends WHERE your Letter/Will will be kept so it can be readily located if needed. If it can;t be found, your instructions cannot be carried out as you wished, and the Courts may take over to make decisions about your estate and possible guardians for your children.
This Gamble is too risky!