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SacredDepravity -> RE: plans for slaves in the event of Owners death (8/30/2012 8:22:23 PM)
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This is similar to what a lot of children of elderly parents have dealt with upon the passing of one of the pair. When there are clear roles, the good news is there isn't too much squabbling over who's "job" it is. On the other hand, it can mean that the other has no idea about the part that is NOT their "job". My folks have reached their mid-fifties and we kids are making a point of seeing to it they both know where the will is, what to do with it when it is needed, everything there is to know about their life, health and other insurances, where all the money is, what debts and assets there area and what needs to be done with or about them. We are active in making sure they are aware of how many common scams work. We have safeguards in place so they don't lose everything they've worked for all their lives before they don't need it anymore. They are smart, together, and egalitarian people, but we want them prepared. Fifty is not old at all, but may well be too late to start at 80-something too. We are also making sure we know their wishes and plans for end of life decisions and funeral arrangements. We want to respect them even after death.
This situation is often different in legal standing, if nothing else. If you want your slave to have ANYTHING, there has to be completely binding will. I don't care if it is just your final stockpile of toilet paper, if it isn't willed, then legally it is not guaranteed to go where you want it to go. Consider keeping education, skills, and licensures up to date as well so that there is no loss of employability. Additionally, there has to be a degree of creditworthiness in place. The slave cannot even get a place to live without at least some minimal credit history. This is just real life stuff. Have a safety net plan too,if there is a possibility the will may be contested because until then, no one gets a darn thing. Some access to funds in their name may be appropriate. If one is going to have full control and use of a person, then hopefully anything they would lack due to that service needs to be provided for. Aside from the legal standing, this applies to marriages, children, and anyone else one wishes to protect. Double and triple guard those who are important. They deserve it.
SD
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