7 Side-Splitting Estate Planning Jokes

There’s nothing better than a good joke, and these days, you can pretty much find a joke about anything online or over social media. That includes estate planning. I know … estate planning is nothing to laugh about in everyday situations. It’s a serious matter that should be handled with empathy and careful consideration for all of life’s what-ifs. That said, there are a slew of estate planning jokes online.

So, let’s lighten the mood a bit with these 10 side-splitting estate planning jokes.

“I don’t trust my kids with my estate plan,” a father confides to his lawyer.

“Why's that?" asks the lawyer.

“Because last week they tried to sell my car for gas money!” 

Why do estate planners make good friends? Because they always know how to plan for your future — even if you don't!

An attorney gathers an entire family for the reading of their grandfather’s will. Relatives came from near and far to see if they were included, and they sat patiently as the lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read:

“To my cousin Ed, I leave my ranch.

To my brother Jim, I leave my money market accounts.

To my neighbor and good friend, Fred, I leave my stocks.

And to my cousin George, who always sat around and never did anything but wanted to be remembered in my will, I say, ‘Hi, George.’” 

“You need to stop worrying about your estate. You're in perfect health,” a doctor says to his patient.

“ That's why I'm worried! If I stay healthy, I might live long enough to see my kids spend all my money!”

A 5th-grade math teacher poses the following problem to one of her classes: 

“A wealthy man dies and leaves 10 million dollars. One-fifth is to go to his wife, one-fifth to his son, one-sixth to his butler, and the rest to charity. Now, what does each get?”

After a very long period of silence in the classroom, one brave little boy raises his hand. And with complete sincerity, he said …

“A lawyer!”

What did the estate planner say to the procrastinator? "Don’t put off until tomorrow what your heirs will fight over today!”

Why did the millionaire's kids become artists? "Because they wanted to draw on their father's legacy!”

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Having a plan for the future is the most important gift you can give yourself and your family. Granted, none of us will ever know for sure what is around every corner in life. And just thinking about the what-ifs — what if I were to die or become incapacitated tomorrow; what if my child with special needs has no one to care for her; what if all my “stuff” isn’t passed onto the right people — can be overwhelming. But having a plan that accounts for your family’s unique circumstances, puts your affairs in order, has concrete solutions to your concerns, lays out your wishes and goals, and protects your family’s future provides peace of mind for the road ahead.

Caitlyn Ashley Law in Denton, Texas, will counsel you on which documents best suit your needs and ensure they are flexible enough to meet your changing needs for years to come.