To my considerable surprise, I really enjoy my Trusts & Estates class. It is intellectually challenging, and everything seems to be a puzzle to solve. I certainly approach some things differently.
For example, I think about death a bit more, and the messes that seem to sometimes result from all these estates issues. I know that the percent of probate cases which are litigated is almost certainly a tiny percentage, but it still has an impact.
For everyone: make a will. It really is better that way. Unless, of course, you are perfectly aware of the intestate (without a will) succession statutes and that is actually what you want. For most people, your life will be more complicated than that, though.
