How to Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan

For both parents and adult children, confronting the prospect of each other’s deaths can be uncomfortable. Although it’s a difficult conversation, privacy and fully understanding someone’s wishes are essential among close family members. It is essential to have an uncomfortable conversation about estate planning sooner rather than later so everyone in the family is on the same page. The month of June is considered National Family Month, so plan a family bbq or private dinner and invite those who should be aware of your estate plan and your personal wishes. Since we know that this is a difficult conversation to start, we are providing tips on how to talk to your family about your estate plan.