As of February 24, 2006 I am doing pretty well. But I am a terrible procrastinator so I will use this page to get my final affairs in order. I know websites are not legally binding (nor should they be, since anyone with my password could be actually writing this.) But at least this way my family will know what my wishes were in the likely event that I fail to get around to drawing up whatever documents are needed in time.
First and most important as stroke is an increased possiblity for both CDS and diabetes I want to make this very clear:
I have no belief in the sanctity of human life. In fact it is my belief that most of the problems plaguing this planet stem from the fact that there are way too many of us on it.
I do not have a fear of death.
I do have a strong fear of pain.
Add these together and one of my greatest fears is being trapped in my body unable to communicate and experiencing nothing but pain.
Even if I am comatose, brain-dead or brain impaired, I have no wish to be kept alive artificially. In fact if there is a way to terminate me without someone I love going to jail please do it.
For me the quality of life issue is very simply defined: if there is no way for me to operate the TV remote coherently, I don't wish to be around.
I name my sister Judith as the executor of my affairs after my passing. I can't think of anyone more honest and likely to put aside the self-conflict involved and carry out my wishes.
Today is Feb 24, 2006. Changes and additions will be added below following the date of the change.
I would like whatever can be done to make this website exist for as long as possible to be done. Lee Stringer has taken on this task, Jia please send him the $100 or so dollars a year it costs if he asks.
I would like as little money as humanly possible from my estate be given to the State or Federal government.
I do not care what happens to my body, if it can be given to medical science - cool. But whatever is cheapest or easiest on the family
I would however like a tombstone. The tombstone is to have "WWW.GARTHBIGELOW.COM" along the curve of the top, and the caption "The Eventual End to a Life of Least Resistance." Also always hated the name Armand, so if we can go with Alex Christopher or AC, I'd appreciate it. But I'll bend to tradition on this one point if it causes too much conflict with the family. The rest of the tombstone details is a dying request and to be taken seriously... or I'll haunt you.
$3000 is to be sent to Tracy (the address will be on one of the envelopes). This was a promise and I don't care if I somehow live 10 years.
Joe Bob and I also have a deal where he has been paying my rent, due to financial problems he was unable to complete this deal but $5,000 should go to him for what part he did complete. [03/03/08]
Pay yourself well for your troubles in carrying out these details.
Any remaining balance should be split between Lorne and Mai. [06/14/08] [3/09/09]
While I have already given it to him, I wanted it recorded here that Troy Jones has the full rights to Ultimate Universe. [4/28/2009]
The bulk of my worldly possessions have already been sold or given to goodwill, negating this section: [06/14/2008]
As to my stuff, anything of a business nature will fall into two categories: (Online sales / convention / DVD) and other.
Anything he wants from the first category should go to Joe Bob Williams.
Any other business related machinery (and I leave that determination to him) should go to Dan Gilligan. [06/21/07]
I had a deal with Shaun Hopkins that his car reverts to him when I pass, if he wants it.
My apartment has been paid through March 30th, 2008 with an extension through June 30th in trade for some of my furniture. They are also keeping the security deposit.
I know I should express love and affection by parceling out some belongings to my immediate family, but honestly my stuff isn't all that great and my families tastes and mine don't overlap that much. So the rest of my belongings can go to whatever family member wants it, with my sister as final arbitrator (sorry Sis).
When Emil died my mother had us come to his house and take an item or two which reminded us of him. I claimed his favorite pool stick. I think this is a wonderful tradition and wish to encourage its happening with my belongings. [10/22/05]
I have mailed the bulk of anything of a personal nature home to Jia and Mom. Shaun and Marilyn are currently selling off the remains of my possessions for me. [03/03/08]
I doubt the few items I have in Thailand are worth the cost of sending them back to the US.