Merciful 2/Merciful - Disc 2.iso/software/l/lastwillandtestament.dms/lastwillandtestament.adf/WILL_INTRODUCTION

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    This is "WILL.INT" program

    1.  Introduction:

    Before doing anything, you should make a 'back up' copy of this disk.
    The disk is not 'protected', and you can easily copy same with your
    DOS "DISK COPY" command.

    This program should run on most 'word processing' programs, with some
    adjustments that you might have to make. I have not put too many fancy
    instructions into the wills on this disk, in case these instructions
    do not work on your 'word processing' program

    I have written this program/disk on an upgraded IBM-PCJr with DOS 2.10;
    and using the word processing package PC-Write 3.02, but since PC-
    Write 3.02 is too large to be placed on this disk, for those of you
    who do not have a word processing program I have also placed "TSCRIPT"
    on this disk.



    2.  The Author:

    James Rose has various university degrees: a B.A., and a B.Comm.(Hons.)
    as well as an LL.B. (law degree). He has instructed courses in Wills
    for several years; and he has make many many wills for many many
    people.



    3.  Introduction to Wills:

    There are many many variations and types of wills, and the law of
    different locations (states, provinces, countries) are different. Thus
    I have tried to make the wills that are on this disk in such a way as
    to enable their use in most all areas.

    In addition, please make sure you read the general will instructions
    program that is included on this disk.



    4.  Wills:

    I have made a number of various wills, and in addition a program that
    gives general information on wills, and also a program that gives a
    number of clauses that you may wish to add to certain of the wills.

    By using the will that is closest to your situation, and then adding
    clauses from other wills or from the program with will clauses, and
    also by amending the existing or added clauses, or removing clauses,
    you can make thousands of different wills, and at least one will be
    perfect for your exact situation.


    The following is a list of the various wills, their program numbers,
    and a very brief (not complete) description of each:

    -1.  WILL.001

    Will by husband leaving everything to his wife, and if the wife dies
    before the husband leaving everything to the children.


    -2.  WILL.002

    Will by wife leaving everything to her husband, and if the husband dies
    before the wife leaving everything to the children.


    -3.  WILL.003

    Will by husband leaving everything to his wife, and since the couple
    have no children, if the wife dies before the husband leaving
    everything, in equal parts, to the bothers and sisters of the husband
    and wife, and if one of the brothers and sisters dies before the death
    of the wife, the share of that brother or sister will go to his or her
    children, and if there are no such children then that share will be
    equally divided between the living brothers and sisters.


    -4.  WILL.004

    Will by wife leaving everything to her  husband, and since the couple
    have no children, if the husband dies before the wife leaving
    everything, in equal parts, to the bothers and sisters of the husband
    and wife, and if one of the brothers and sisters dies before the death
    of the husband, the share of that brother or sister will go to his or
    her children, and if there are no such children then that share will
    be equally divided between the living brothers and sisters.

    -5.  WILL.005

    A very simple will by a husband leaving everything to his wife.


    -6.  WILL.006

    A very simple will by a wife leaving everything to her husband.


    -7.  WILL.007

    Will by a single person, leaving everything in two equal parts to that
    person's parents, if one parent is dead leaving everything fully to
    the other parent, and if both parents are dead all the estate to be
    equally divided between that person's brothers and sisters.


    -8.  WILL.008

    Will by a single person, leaving everything in equal parts to that
    person's brothers and sisters, and if one of the brothers or sisters
    dies before that single person, leaving the share of that brother or
    sister to their children (in equal parts), and if that brother or
    sister has no children, the share of that dead brother or sister to
    the living brothers and sisters in equal parts.


    -9.  WILL.009

    Will by a single person, in contemplation of marriage. Includes a 30
    day clause in the event of death of husband and wife within 30 days of
    each other.


    -10. WILL.010

    Will by a husband that appoints a trust company as trustee, leaves
    personal and household effects to his wife, leaving a life interest to
    his wife with provision for income for his wife, with the remainder
    upon the death of his wife to the children.


    -11. WILL.011

    Will by husband leaving everything to his wife, and if the wife dies
    before the husband leaving everything to the children. However, before
    leaving everything to his wife, the husband makes some specific gifts
    to others.


    -12. WILL.012

    Will by wife leaving everything to her husband, and if the husband dies
    before the wife leaving everything to the children. However, before
    leaving everything to her husband, the wife makes some specific gifts
    to others.


    -13. WILL.013

    Will by farmer (male) appointing his wife as executor (executrix) and
    trustee, and empowering her to carry on farming business and let in
    children as partners.


    -14. WILL.014

    Will of unmarried man, providing for his sister until her death, and
    then dividing the estate between his brothers and sisters.


    -15. WILL.015

    This is actually a codocil to a will. That is to say an amendment to an
    existing will.


    -16. WILL.016

    This is actually a cover page ('backer') for your will.


    -17. WILL.017

    This is actually not a will, but an affidavit of execution of the will.
    This is for the witness to sign and swear to before a notary public
    (or the like) just after they have witnessed your signing of your
    will. This need not be done immediately, and can wait until death, but
    this is a good thing to do as soon as possible for many reasons.


    -18. WILL.018

    This is actually a Power of Attorney.



    4.  Introduction to PC-Write:

    This program was written in the word processing program "PC-Write".

    PC-Write is a great word processing program, and it is a shareware
    program, that lets you try same before deciding to register. PC-Write
    is one of the most popular word processing programs in use, and it is
    contained, in full, on three complete five and a quarter DS/DD disks.
    This is available from myself. The disks include an 18 page "PC-Write
    Tutorial", a 75 page "PC-Write Quick Guide", and an extensive "Help"
    file. If you like the PC-Write program, and you will, after trying it
    out, you can register it with the authors.

    You do not need PC-Write, you can just enter into your own word
    processing program and then 'call up' the wills on this disk, and then
    edit and print in that way. If you do not have a word processing
    program, or do not wish to use your word processing program, you can
    use the "TSCRIPT" program on this disk, or even just DOS.

    For more information on the PC-Write program, see below.



    5.  Disclaimer:

    There is absolutely no representation made that the enclosed
    information and wills will be correct and legal under the laws of any
    certain area. No responsibility is given or accepted that the wills and
    information will be fit for your exact purpose. While I have a
    knowledge of wills, such knowledge cannot be transferred in one
    short disk. There are thousands of books on wills, and the information
    contained in same will be of use to you. In addition it is strongly
    suggested that you retain the services of a lawyer to prepare a will,
    or at least to check your work.



    6.  Problems?

    As to the subject matter of wills, please be advised that the answers
    that I will give on the subject of 'wills' will be that in my own
    geographical area which may or may not have the same law as in your area.

    As to the computer program itself, I am not a computer expert, and the
    best answer to most problems would first to obtain another copy of the
    disk from where ever you got same; and if this does not solve your problem
    to order a 'complete' copy of PC-Write from me and use this disk/program
    with same.

    I have tried this program on various computers, including PCjr, PC, XT,
    286; and with various DOS including 2 and 3 and 4. This program has always
    run correctly. This program is set up for most regular printers, and if
    you have a different or special printer, you will have to follow your
    instructions with that printer.

    I am not in a position to give 'consultations', except as stated in the
    Registration' part of this introduction.



    7.  Permission Given and Restrictions:

    James Rose claims a copyright on "WILLS".

    You are hereby granted permission to copy this disk and distribute same
    to others, as long as the whole of the disk is copied and without any
    changes. This permission also extends to your charging a small sum for
    your costs in the duplication of the disk.

    In addition you are also granted permission to freely review all the
    materials on this disk, without cost. However, if you use the materials
    on this disk to make a will or wills, you must pay a registration fee
    for same.


    8.  Suggestions?

    Although I will not normally be able to enter into correspondence with
    you, as I have a full time job and a full time family, any suggestions
    for changes and improvements would be appreciated. Also, if you find any
    errors - please also advise.


    9.  Registration:

    All prices are quoted in U.S.A. funds. However, Canadians can pay by
    Canadian checks - if you will just add the current exchange on U.S.A.
    funds, to obtain that rate just telephone your bank and ask for their
    current selling rate for U.S.A. funds. For example, while I am writing
    this, the bank's selling rate for U.S.A. funds is $1.185 - that is you
    must pay $1.18 and a half cents Canadian for every U.S.A. dollar, and
    thus $25 in U.S.A. funds would be $25 times 1.185 = $29.62 and a half
    cents Canadian.

    If you register your copy of this disk, you will receive:
    a)  the right to use the disk/program to make will(s) forever
    b)  all 'updates' for a full year
    c)  future information on this and other programs
    d)  a free five minute 'consultations' on wills
    e)  a free five minute 'consultations' on running the program
    f)  reduced rate for additional 'consultations'
    g)  the telephone number for 'consultations'
    h)  the three 5 1/4" disks of the "PC-WRITE 3.02" word processing
    i)  a registered copy of the 'wills' disk, similar to this disk
    j)  I also sometimes also include additional useful and/or interesting
        programs on the registered copy of the 'wills' disk

    For further information on the above 'advantages', see below.

    If you wish to register your copy of this program, and obtain all the
    above stated advantages, the cost is only $25.

    However, if you wish only a) above ONLY, the cost is $10. However, you
    will receive NONE of the other advantages.

    These figures include all postage, all handling, and all taxes.

    In order to register, send your check or money order (sending of cash
    by mail is not suggested - but is accepted at your risk) to:

        JAMES ROSE
        124 Larchdale Crescent
        Winnipeg, Manitoba
        Canada, R2K 0C1



    Additional Information on Advantages:

    -Savings:

    The following are just a few examples of your potential savings with
    full registration.

    The costs of obtaining a will from a lawyer usually starts at
    about $100.00 and goes up greatly where you go beyond a very simple
    will (usually leaving everything to your spouse). thus if you use this
    program to make a will for yourself, you have already saved at least
    $100.00; and if you use the program to make a will for your spouse you
    have saved probably another $100.00 - for a total savings of $200.00.

    Your four included 'consultations' have a regular price of $20.00
    each, for a total of $40.00.

    Your additional 'consultations' will also cause you a savings of
    $10.00 each - so the savings are unlimited.

    The three disks of "PC-WRITE" are shareware that normally sell for
    about $5.00 a disk, for a total of $15.00; in fact if you buy this
    directly from PC-WRITE the cost is $19.00 plus $5.00 to $8.00 for
    shipping costs. However, I have seen some sell shareware at up to
    $12.95 a disk. Thus a savings of from $15.00 to $38.85.


    -Consultations:

    There are two types on 'consultations':
    a)  The first type of 'consultation' is with regard to the subject of
    'wills'
    b)  The second type of 'consultation' is with regard to the computer
    program itself.
    As to a), the subject matter of wills, please be advised that the answers
    that I will give on the subject of 'wills' will be that in my own
    geographical area which may or may not have the same law as in your area.
    As to b), the computer program itself, I am not a computer expert, and the
    best answer to most problems would first to obtain another copy of the
    disk from where ever you got same; and if this does not solve your problem
    to order a 'complete' copy of PC-Write from me and use this disk/program
    with same.


    -Additional 'consultations'
    My regular hourly rate for all 'consultations' is $165.00 an hour,
    with a minimum charge of $20.00 for five minutes. However, during the
    term of your registration, my rate will be half that stated, and in
    addition you will be protected from any future increases in this rate
    for the period of your registration. You must pay the long distance
    telephone charges, and the 'consultation' will be charged to your VISA
    credit card.


    -PC-WRITE 3.02:

    Here is the sales pitch for PC-WRITE 3.02.

    PC-Write is a great word processing program, and it is a shareware
    program, that lets you try same before deciding to register. PC-Write
    is one of the most popular word processing programs in use, and it is
    contained, in full, on three complete five and a quarter DS/DD disks.
    This is available from myself. The disks include an 18 page "PC-Write
    Tutorial", a 75 page "PC-Write Quick Guide", and an extensive "Help"
    file. If you like the PC-Write program, and you will, after trying it
    out, you can register it with the authors. Registration itself is only
    $25; but you can also purchase other packages that can also include
    consultations, and other products like a 480 page "PC-Write User's
    Manual".

    I could go on for pages, but let me mention a few items:
    -45 on-line help screens, comprehensive enough to teach you the whole
    program
    -You can start with basic lessons, including an introduction to
    computers and DOS that lets you work with PC-WRITE even if you've
    never used a computer before.
    -You can cover basic editing in the 14 lesson tutorial.
    -The manual tells you all you need - from how to do basic commands to
    how to customize control files.
    -50,000 word list, and you can add your own list.
    -Create two different windows on-screen to compare two different drafts
    of the same report.
    -Count the number of words.
    -Tells you the number of lines.
    -Edit two ends of the same file in windows.
    -Grab text for your current document from a different file.
    -Mark text you need in one file and append it to another file.
    -Clip text from a non PC-WRITE file.
    -Keep track of locations with bookmarks.
    -You can create columns of work.
    -Use 22 fonts in the same document.
    -Works with more than 700 different printers.
    -Use automatic timed file savings, based upon time or number of
    keystrokes
    -automatic spelling check.
    -mail merge.
    -File size limited only by DOS memory.
    -Five different kinds of right and left margins.
    -Guesses spelling for you.
    -Use function keys or Lotus style menus.
    -Many Wordstar commands also supported.
    -Use mouse.
    -Use menu.
    -Custom keyboards.
    -Search and replace.
    -Head notes and foot notes.
    -Large ability for custom page layout.
    -etc.
    -etc.

    Requirements:
    -Supports, including: IBM PC, IBM AT, IBM PS/2, PCjr, Tandy 1000s, and
    their clones.
    -Needs DOS 2.1 or higher.
    -Display is normal 25 line, 43 line EGA, others.
    -448 KB RAM, or 320 KB RAM if no spell check is used.

    Additionally:
    PC-LITE is also available. It is similar to PC-WRITE but with not
    quite as many features, and requires only 384 KB or 256 is no spell
    check is used.


    -WILLS - expanded disk:

    The registered disk will contain many features that are used in the PC-
    WRITE 3.02 word processing program. That is to say that the 'set up' of
    the wills are better in ways that the PC-WRITE 3.02 uses, for example
    underlining, spacing, bold face, etc. etc.


    -Additional Programs:

    The registered disk of wills will also contain some additional programs
    that you may find useful or entertaining. These may not be related to
    wills. I do not state which ones, as I change the ones that I place on
    the disks as new ones come to my notice. The programs could be a clock
    (with an alarm) that displays constantly on your screen, different
    games, you name it.