1. What is a will?

2. Why is it important for a young, healthy family to have a will?

3. What can happen to an estate when no will exists?

4. Why should an individual consider hiring an attorney when drawing up a will?

This event will assess your use of current desktop computing technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.

You will design a computer-generated multimedia presentation. You have fifteen (15) minutes for preparation and setup. The presentation will last a minimum of seven (7) minutes and a maximum of ten (10) minutes. Up to five (5) minutes will be allowed for questions from the judges. The contestant must make effective use of current multimedia technology in the presentation.

To prepare for the presentation, contestants should use space, color, and text as design factors. No VCR or laser disc may be used in the presentation. Charts and other graphics should be used in the presentation.

You are an attorney who specializes in wills and estates. Many individuals recognize the need for wills; however, they just don’t seem to take time to create a will. Individuals without wills have not exercised their right to tell the government how to distribute their property when they die. You must prepare a multimedia presentation for young parents with children. The presentation must emphasize the importance of wills and discuss what happens to estates when individuals die.

Performance Indicators Evaluated

• Understand wills and estate planning.

• Explain strategies for developing a will.

• Explain what happens to property not covered by a will.

• Discuss the importance of a will.

For more detailed information about performance indicators, go to the BPA web site.