Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

We saw our lawyer today.  Years go by without a visit needed, but this was a kind of goodbye, as he's retiring and we have to find another one.  This man is dear to my heart and indelibly linked to my father.  So I had a pang.  I never see people who knew my parents, because they have died or moved away or live far away.  He has guided us like a father for 32 years.  I trust him completely.  We wanted to double check that our will divides everything four ways for our kids, or if they predecease us, to their heirs.  All is in order, and we've prepared as much as we can for all the possible eventualities.  I remember when I first had a will, when I was divorced and concerned about my two toddlers.  I've been careful ever since to keep matters in order, so that whatever happens is as easy as it can be for those left to take care of things.  To me, this is part of right speech.  Making wishes and finances as clear and stressless as possible.  My parents gave me that gift, and I so appreciated it that I want to pass it on to my kids.