I Don't Know What To File This Under.

I got a call last week from a family in need of my services. The conversation went like this:

I think my family member has limited capacity. I need to do something.

How so? What makes you think that your family member has limited capacity?

He had a partial lobotomy not too long ago.

Oh, that would do it.

Don't you think that if you were going in for a partial lobotomy you'd get your estate planning and related affairs in order since your incapacity after the procedure might become an issue and cause problems for your family?

The lesson learned here: if you are undergoing a serious medical treatment or have been recently diagnosed with a life threatening illness, you should consider getting your affairs in order sooner than later.