Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025 Best Online Will Makers 1. On Nov. 21, 1964, what NYC bridge that had a typo in its name opened? 2. How are baloney, magenta and sardines similar? 3. Reportedly, how many days did the fi rst Thanksgiving last: one, two or three? 4. On Nov. 22, 1968, what group released the song “Honey Pie” on a double album? 5. Who wrote the poem “My November Guest” and is the namesake of a Vermont mountain? 6. In which state is pumpkin the state pie: Illinois, Massachusetts or New Hampshire? 7. On Nov. 23, Maryland’s Frederick County marks Repudiation Day (of what Act of 1765)? 8. Reportedly, having too much of what frozen meat caused TV dinners’ invention? 9. What president known by his initials said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them”? 10. On Nov. 24, 1877, Anna Sewell published what fi rst children’s animal novel? 11. Where were turkeys first domesticated: Mexico, Spain or USA? 12. In 1896 in what NY State city with the name of an animal was the fi rst-ever Turkey Trot? 13. In 1926 what president received a live raccoon for Thanksgiving that became a pet? 14. On Nov. 25, 1914, what baseball player was born who is in the lyrics of the 1990 “Vogue” song? 15. What three commercial fruits are native only to this continent? 16. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade used balloons to replace what? 17. On Nov. 26, 1942, what World War II fi lm with the song “As Time Goes By” premiered? 18. Where is pecan the state tree: Alabama, Louisiana or Texas? 19. Why did President Thomas Jeff erson refuse to proclaim days of thanksgiving or fasting? 20. On Nov. 27, 1942, what guitarist was born who played “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock? Answers Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online resources for writing a simple will? I’m 70 and divorced and want to get my aff airs organized, but I hate paying a high-priced attorney fee if I can do it myself. Don’t Have Much Dear Don’t, Having a last will and testament is an important document to have because it ensures that your money and property will be distributed to the people you want to receive it after your death. Currently, fewer than onethird of American adults have prepared a will. If you die without a will, your estate will be settled in accordance with state law. Details vary by state, but assets typically are distributed using a hierarchy of survivors. Assets go fi rst to a spouse, then to children, then your siblings, and so on. You also need to be aware that certain accounts take precedence over a will. If you jointly own a home or a bank account, for example, the house, and the funds in the account, will go to the joint holder, even if your will directs otherwise. Similarly, retirement accounts and life insurance policies are distributed to the benefi ciaries you designate, so it is important to keep them up to date too. Online Will Makers If you have a simple, straightforward estate and an uncomplicated family situation, writing your own will — with the help of a good online will making program — is a viable alternative to hiring an attorney and much cheaper. Like tax software, these online tools will guide you through a series of questions and will insert your answers into a will for you, and it usually takes less than 30 minutes from start to fi nish. Some of the highest-rated do-it-yourself options include the Quicken WillMaker & Trust 2025 downloadable software (WillMaker. com) that starts at $109 and is valid in every state except Louisiana; Trust & Will (TrustandWill.com) which charges $199 for an individual willbased estate plan; and LegalZoom (LegalZoom.com), which off ers will-based estate plans for $129 or $149 if you’d like assistance from an independent attorney. Or, if that’s more than you’re able or willing to pay, two good options that will let you make your will for free are FreeWill.com or DoYourOwnWill.com. When to Hire a Lawyer If you have considerable fi - nancial assets or a complex family situation, like a blended family or a child with special needs, it would be smart for you to seek professional advice. An experienced lawyer can make sure you cover all your bases, which can help avoid family confusion and squabbles after you’re gone. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA.org) and the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC.org) websites are good resources that have directories to help you fi nd someone in your area. Costs will vary depending on your location and the complexity of your situation, but you can expect to pay somewhere between $200 and $1,000 to get your will made. To help you save, shop around and get price quotes from several diff erent firms. And before you meet with an attorney, make a detailed list of your assets and accounts to help make your visit more effi cient. Where to Store it? Once your will is written, the best place to keep it is either in a fi reproof safe or fi le cabinet at home, in a safe deposit box in your bank or online. But make sure your executor knows where it is and has access to it. Or, if a professional prepares your will, keep the original document at your lawyer’s offi ce. Also, be sure to update your will if your family or fi nancial circumstances change, or if you move to another state. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. 1. Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (originally spelled with only one “z” [rectifi ed in 2018]) 2. Named after Bologna, Magenta and Sardinia — all places in Italy 3. Three 4. The Beatles (on ”The White Album”) 5. Robert Frost 6. Illinois (Pumpkin is the NH state fruit.) 7. The British Stamp 8. Act forcing a tax to cover the cost of troops (the county’s judges were the fi rst to decide against it) Turkey (Swanson’s unsold turkeys after the 1953 Thanksgiving) 9. John F. Kennedy 10. “Black Beauty” 11. Mexico 12. Buff alo (“the oldest consecutively run footrace in the ENTIRE WORLD!”) 13. Calvin Coolidge 14. Joe DiMaggio 15. Blueberries, Concord grapes and cranberries 16. Zoo animals 17. “Casablanca” 18. Texas 19. He believed in “separation between Church and State” 20. Jimi Hendrix (the 27th is National Electric Guitar Day)
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