Thanks for some great replies and a reminder to update the will. And at least one good idea. Here is what I am dealing with ASAP. The day after I posted, I had an appointment to change my 401K/457K beneficiary. They come to this part of the state only once a year. Can do it by snail mail, but they add a lot of layers of red tape (hey...I am a government employee...govt = best red-tapers I know!) I didn't change yet it but I DO have a form in front of me to fill out and return by fax. I can split it up into several different entities. Like I said, something(s) for widespread ferret or ferret-shelter welfare. I do have assets for my 3 ferrets and whoever gets them. Got other stuff for the family to fight over. I'm fairly certain the 401K/457K designated beneficiary(ies) can't be contested. Easier to do and deal with than a visit to an attorney, so some of you other ferrents might want to think about this also. I need Name, Address, Tax ID (they also are asking for Birth date and relationship, but that shouldn't apply here). Thank you my friendly ferret-mommies and daddies. Donna [Posted in FML 7109]