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getagrip_already

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16. LUDDITE!!! (snark)...

Sun Jan 5, 2020, 10:12 AM

Jan 2020

I get it. I'm 61. I've been around. I've done all of that.

It isn't needed any more. Most important documents are reviewed by lawyers, and copies get kept. Most trivial things are done electronically. Anything in the middle, keep a copy.

Is it a big deal to remember to write a full date? Of course not.

Is it a good idea. Of course it is.

Is it a big deal? No. Don't sweat the small things. Worry more about the language in that agreement you blithely click through to get to you subscription to show stories like "Goats of Missouri and why they wait outside porn stores".

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Don't abbreviate 2020. It's for your own good [View all] NurseJackie Jan 2020 OP

meh, how many people actually write checks any more? getagrip_already Jan 2020 #1

What you're missing is its not just checks, its any kind of legal document. marble falls Jan 2020 #4

like what? getagrip_already Jan 2020 #6

One needs to initial and date documents such as wills, ehrnst Jan 2020 #11

I don't know where you live but where I live we still sign and date documents ... marble falls Jan 2020 #12

Indeed. ehrnst Jan 2020 #13

LUDDITE!!! (snark)... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #16

Snark, my Aunt Fannie's tutu. A Power of Attorney would be a ripe for this fraud. That could ... marble falls Jan 2020 #19

Why would you sign a poa and not keep a copy? n/t getagrip_already Jan 2020 #23

My sister in law is having trouble over settling her husband's estate right now ... marble falls Jan 2020 #26

WTH? What is wrong with warning people to write 1/15/2020 instead... brush Jan 2020 #28

nothing..... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #33

Again, you are not the metric by which all people are measured. ehrnst Jan 2020 #20

thats not me.... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #21

I didn't say that you were. ehrnst Jan 2020 #40

When you go to withdraw from your retirement account you may need to fill out some forms. nt UniteFightBack Jan 2020 #32

You are "missing" that you are not the metric that all people are held to. ehrnst Jan 2020 #5

not missing it at all..... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #8

You missed that many people do write checks. ehrnst Jan 2020 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author ehrnst Jan 2020 #10

So what jberryhill Jan 2020 #15

Respectfully, jberry, you're missing the forest for a specific tree. It isn't even about pulling ... marble falls Jan 2020 #24

Couple of things jberryhill Jan 2020 #29

It doen't have to be widespread, it only has to happen to you, ... marble falls Jan 2020 #31

Leases, wills, bills of sale, notarized statements, affidavits, letters of intent .... marble falls Jan 2020 #14

don't you keep a copy of those? getagrip_already Jan 2020 #18

"Stupid in any legal sense." ehrnst Jan 2020 #22

wasn't aimed at you... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #25

Doesn't matter if it wasn't "to me." ehrnst Jan 2020 #39

Okay, let's take the lease example jberryhill Jan 2020 #30

You're free to ignore the advice. GeorgeGist Jan 2020 #37

People will game anything, and I think paying attention is a good idea. Thanks! marble falls Jan 2020 #2

Good thinking and advice. I got into the habit years ago of writing out the entire year... George II Jan 2020 #3

Good advice mcar Jan 2020 #7

It may not be needed, but it couldn't hurt Maeve Jan 2020 #17

Or fill in the blank: dalton99a Jan 2020 #27

Similarly, don't write IRS on a check central scrutinizer Jan 2020 #34

Ooo... that's devilish and sneaky. NurseJackie Jan 2020 #35

My lawfirm just issued a warning on this Gothmog Jan 2020 #36

Looks like the danger is real. Even if not widespread (at this early date). NurseJackie Jan 2020 #38