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Legal BriefsI Know I Need A Will, But I Don’t KnowWhere To BeginIBy Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLCn these uncertain times, many of us are suddenly faced with the reality of our own mortality. Putting offpreparing your Will is something most people do for years and even decades. But with the Corona Virus situation, more and more people are coming to the realization that putting off the preparation of their Will has gone on far too long.Even though you may have decided that it is time to stop the procrastination, a new excuse frequently emerges, namely, “I don’t know what the attorney will need to prepare my Will.” Most people believe they need to gather all of their important papers, deeds, account balances, and itemize all of their valuables prior to meeting with the attorney. This is not necessary.For the initial consultation, the only thing the attorney will need is your presence. At the initial meeting you and the attorney will discuss your family structure, your assets in general terms, and to whom you want to leave your assets. It is relatively painless and generally takes about 30 minutes to outline what needs to be done for your personal situation.Based on your conversation with the attorney, most Wills can be prepared without any other documentation being presented to the attorney. Occasionally, if you have numerous pieces of jewelry, art, or collections that you want distributed to different individuals, then you may have some “homework” before your Will can be prepared.Let Me Hunt Down The Perfect Loan For You!Hermie TalamantezThe Loan Hunter Residential Mortgage NMLS 497087Offer A Full Suite of Products for Your Mortgage NeedsAsk Me About Homes For Heroes!Call Or Email Today!(210) 284-6185hermie@genevafi.comHome Loans Powered By HumansServing Bulverde/ Spring Branch Since 2006Kathleen BanseState Farm Insurance Agent830-438-7025 33200 Hwy 281 N Bulverde, TX 78163 www.kathleenbanse.comAuto • Home • Business • Life • Renterswww.Genevafi.comDecomposed GraniteSoil MixesCompostBase SandSouth Texas Blend RockMulch830-438-580331767 Blanco Road, Bulverde, TX 78163 Hours: Mon- Fri-8am-5pm • Sat. 8am- 3pmwww.BlancoRdMulch.comTopsoilLet’s Visit and See How I Can Help You!Call “The Will Lady” Today!The Law Office ofKathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLC12274 Bandera Rd., Suite 222www.BexarLaw.comHelotes, TX 78023210-949-1000 www.bexarlaw.com1/2 HOUR FREE CONSULTATION!25 Years of Legal ExperienceWills • Trusts • Probate • Inheritance • Estate Planning Medical & Financial Power of Attorney • Business Entity FormationIf your only specific distributions involve sentimental gifts, such as Grandma’s pink quilt or pictures of long-deceased family members, then we provide a blank form for you to take home with you to fill in these gifts. In this Memorandum of Personal Belongings, you can handwrite the sentimental gifts and the name of the individual you want to receive each gift.In our office and in most attorney’s offices, the initial consultation is now taking place via Zoom or by telephone. However, it is necessary to come into the office to actually sign your Will.Kathleen Cassidy Goodman is an attorney in areas of estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and business law. She can be reached at her office in Helotes at (210) 949-1000 or for more information, visit www.bexarlaw.comCalendar - continued from page 10St. Patrick’s Festival, River Parade & River DyeingMarch 17- 18 (Friday & Saturday ) Kicking off the festival is the dyeing of the River Walk green on St. Patrick’s Day. San Antonio River Walk is transformed into the River Shannon through 25-gallons of eco-friendly green dye. Family friendly activities, live entertainment and more. Visit www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com. Friends of the Bulverde Area Rural Library3rd Monday of each month (March 20). Get involved to help support the welfare of the Mammen Family Public Library as a cultural and education asset to the area by supporting fundraising, activities and events sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call (830) 438-4864.Spring Branch City Commission MeetingCity Commission meeting are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Curtis Bremer Training Facility, 9850 FM 311, Spring Branch, TX. Next eventon March 14. For more information, visit www.cityofspringbranch.org .All Dolled UpMarch 18- from 10 – 4 pm. Young ladies can shop for gently used prom dresses organized by the Bulverde Thrift Store. Cost of dresses will be just $15. All Dolled Up will be hosted at Mammen Family Public Library located at 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163. For more information, call Bulverde Thrift Store at (830) 436-6482.Bulverde Community CenterMarch 31- Holding its annual meeting at 7 pm. We encourage members and non-member to attend. Learn what the community provides as a non-profit organization. They are located 1747 E. Ammann Rd. You can also call (210) 391- 7841.Bulverde City Council MeetingNext meeting will be held on Tues. April 13 at 6:30 pm – 8 pm at Bulverde City Hall, 30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163. See agenda posted on the Friday before the meeting. Visit www.bulverdetx.gov.March 2023www.bsbhighlights.com 11