If Nelson was in his will, he would be his legatee, not his heir, which only refers to intestate succession. Opal, then Sylvia, would be his heirs. More likely he has a living trust and Nelson would be a beneficiary. I’m sure everyone here wants to hear a discourse on legal terminology. I could explain the Rule Against Perpetuities.
Don’t know if this is true of all Asians, but I have to say my mom is as superstitious about death as anyone I’ve ever met, so I grew up with something of the same bent. Which made it really awkward when I would have dinner with friends or girlfriends’ families and there would be this casual discussion about, “Oh, when I go you get this dish set, but the silverware goes to your sister.” “Right, I’ll hold you that – should I put little labels on them?” Took a lot not to be squirming from the uncomfortable nature of such conversations.
Q: What’s the difference between a crown prince, a bald man, and a gorilla? A: The crown prince is the heir apparent; a bald man has no hair apparent; and a gorilla is a hairy parent!
Dirty Dragon almost 4 years ago
Don’t act so hasty Earl, you could use some hair!
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
at least Nelson didn’t think of himself as Earl’s hare… why would the former be the latter’s bunny rabbit?
sirbadger almost 4 years ago
This is a hairy problem.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
English is REALLY STRANGE!
Sanspareil almost 4 years ago
Heir today gone tomorrow!
Doug K almost 4 years ago
Earl could have responded, “Yes Nelson, you’re my hair for me.”
iggyman almost 4 years ago
“In other words when I pass on you get my Studebaker”!
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
Wouldn’t your daughter be your heir, air, hair instead?
hariseldon59 almost 4 years ago
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Earl tis time to “Reboot” !
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
That would probably be the easier solution, Earl. Just disinherit your grandson.
ksu71 almost 4 years ago
Now let’s talk for a while about to, two, and too.
ERBEN2 almost 4 years ago
Someone has to be kidding me , right ?
assrdood almost 4 years ago
Related comment: Misers may be hard to live with but they make excellent ancestors.
amanbe3 almost 4 years ago
Should I die first, the wife gets it all. Should she die first, I’m getting a new will and leaving everything to my dogs.
Ratkin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If Nelson was in his will, he would be his legatee, not his heir, which only refers to intestate succession. Opal, then Sylvia, would be his heirs. More likely he has a living trust and Nelson would be a beneficiary. I’m sure everyone here wants to hear a discourse on legal terminology. I could explain the Rule Against Perpetuities.
JaneCl almost 4 years ago
The English language gives me such fun with puns.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Funny stuff…..a loud laugher!
kab2rb almost 4 years ago
Good play on words. Sorry Earl your money goes to Opal then passed to the kids.
Tentoes almost 4 years ago
Alas. My poor heirs aren’t going to get much.
walstib Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Your choice if you have a nest egg that you will eventually share: Give with a warm hand or a cold one.
Watchdog almost 4 years ago
Leave your will alone, good kid
zeexenon almost 4 years ago
So, who else deserves his Playboy collection of great articles?
Ray Helvy Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Try, “You’re my heir, as in error.” with a chuckle and ruffling the grandson’s hair.
Stocky One almost 4 years ago
stamps almost 4 years ago
You are his hair. Or at least the hair he had 50 years ago.
Thinkingblade almost 4 years ago
Don’t know if this is true of all Asians, but I have to say my mom is as superstitious about death as anyone I’ve ever met, so I grew up with something of the same bent. Which made it really awkward when I would have dinner with friends or girlfriends’ families and there would be this casual discussion about, “Oh, when I go you get this dish set, but the silverware goes to your sister.” “Right, I’ll hold you that – should I put little labels on them?” Took a lot not to be squirming from the uncomfortable nature of such conversations.
The Old Wolf almost 4 years ago
Q: What’s the difference between a crown prince, a bald man, and a gorilla? A: The crown prince is the heir apparent; a bald man has no hair apparent; and a gorilla is a hairy parent!
NoLongerWandering almost 4 years ago
You brought it up, Earl. Now you have to explain it to the kid!