Fabian was a middle-aged, cool and responsible guy. He was financially comfortable for he had various business ventures going. We usually hang out together because we are good friends and belonged to the same sports club.
“Which Fabian?” I queried, as fear griped me
“Oga Fabian, your friend sir, he was in an accident,” he responded.
Don’t get upset and accuse me of wishing you death. Making a Will actually forces you to think about your own mortality. Making a Will is not only about planning for your death, but it is also about ensuring that your loved ones are adequately protected.
Many may not like to hear this, but it is either you make your spouse a signatory to your account(s) or disclose to her/him how to access your funds in case of your death or incapacitation.
It is a known fact that our society is saturated in grand superstition. Most deaths are not ‘ordinary’, someone somewhere must have caused it. This makes women mostly targets of opprobrium upon their husband’s death.
As a man, do you have a love child outside of your current relationship? Did you at any time believe you may have fathered a child with someone in the past?
Hiding your properties from your spouse for whatever reason is a foolish idea.
No one can tell your story better than you. Don’t wait for folks who don’t have all the information to write about you. Take your time and write the story of your life.
Biko, specify in clear terms how you wish to be buried so that your corpse won’t be subjected to an avoidable indignity. We have seen instances where Christians and cult groups were dragging the corpse of a dead man.