1. Richard Sterling of Harmony Estate Law Firm has written more than 10,000 wills over the last 25 years.
2. He's sat with his clients as they've combed through their assets, figured out which kid gets the Bentley Continental GT and which one gets the Vincent van Gogh painting hanging over the fireplace.
3. Last thanks, parting shots, and confessions. People really do try to fit it all in.
4. And once every "T" is crossed and every "I" is dotted, another life has been summed up.
5. Assets and debts tallied and Zeroed Out.
6. They initial in a few spots and sign at the bottom.
7. And if you're like most of Mr. Sterling's clients you look up, you smile and you ask a question he's heard for 25 years.
Client "Is that it then?
Mr. Sterling, "That's it for the paperwork. The rest is UP TO YOU.
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