Released on = March 22, 2006, 7:58 am

Press Release Author = Voyages Press, Inc.

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = Only 42% of Americans have a will. Even then, the common
phrase ". . .and all other property to be divided equally among my heirs" is likely
to cause problems. Angie Epting Morris, author of The Settlement Game
(www.TheSettlementGame.com) offers three ground rules for those who find themselves
playing The Settlement Game.

Press Release Body = (Big Canoe, GA) - "I hope I get the piano."
While few people want to think about what will happen to
their parents\' stuff when they die, most have a few items
they hope will be theirs, "in the will." However, according
to a recent survey, only 42% of Americans have a will.
Even then, the common phrase ". . .and all other property
to be divided equally among my heirs." is likely to cause
problems.

"When each item in an estate is not clearly assigned in a
will, the heirs often find themselves in an emotionally
charged situation trying to get everything divided," says
Angie Epting Morris, author of "The Settlement Game:
How to Settle an Estate Peacefully and Fairly" (Voyages
Press, Inc., www.TheSettlementGame.com). "The best
thing to do at that point is to quickly establish some ground
rules for getting through it."

According to Morris, who came together with her three
siblings to divide their parents\' estate using The Settlement
Game, these ground rules include:

1.
Determine the players. Only the immediate beneficiaries of
the deceased should be involved. No grandchildren, no
spouses, no other relatives or outside influences.

2.
Commit to a common goal of achieving a peaceful and fair
settlement. Starting off with this agreement may sound
simple, but it is the foundation of the rest of the process and
will undoubtedly prove useful.

3.
Agree not to remove anything from the premises until it can
be run through The Settlement Game.

Once all players know these three rules; Morris
recommends that you get organized. "If you can stay
organized as you go through this, you\'ll have a much better
chance to keep your family from feuding," encourages
Morris.

If you are facing an estate settlement (and you are, whether
you want to admit it or not) find the "3 Causes of Conflict
in an Estate Settlement and What to do About Them" at
www.TheSettlementGame.com .

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BIO:
Angie Epting Morris, creator of "The Settlement Game"

Angie Epting Morris grew up hearing stories from her
father, an attorney, of how families interacted
when dividing up the valuables of the deceased. Faced with
settling the estate of her parents, she became her own story,
with a happy ending. Settling the estate, Morris and her
siblings became better friends.

Angie received her Bachelor of Science degree from the
University of Georgia and was a professional cartographer
for the Department of Agriculture. She taught high school
English and geography, then opened Morris Travel agency
in Augusta. She and her husband Carter split their time
between the Augusta area and Big Canoe, Georgia. They
have two grown sons, Hunter and Taylor.

The Settlement Game: How to Settle an Estate Peacefully and Fairly
Voyages Press, Inc.
2006
ISBN: 0-9769934-2-2
$14.95
www.TheSettlementGame.com


Web Site = http://www.TheSettlementGame.com

Contact Details = Angie Morris
4477 Morningside Drive
Evans , 30809
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877-835-8449
AMorris@TheSettlementGame.com
http://www.TheSettlementGame.com