Few conversations with your family and friends are as important as the one that includes your end-of-life plans. As important as this conversation is, it can also be an extremely sensitive and difficult one to initiate. Part of planning your estate is making your health care decisions crystal clear and removing any questions and doubts about those important choices. Not only does this ensure your wishes are met, it relieves your family of the burden of making difficult decisions at an emotional time.
The first step toward having this conversation is getting your estate plan in order with your attorney. If you’ve been putting off this conversation with your loved ones, these steps will make it easier to get started.
- Create An Invitation
Invite your family and loved ones to sit down and have a calm, thorough discussion with you about your plans. Introducing the topic in a straightforward manner can let you make your wishes clear and it might prompt your family to start making important plans of their own. - Create Focus and Clarity
Once your family agrees to have this conversation, opt for frankness and brevity. A list of the most critical points of your plan can help you stay focused and on task. Do leave room for the questions they are sure to have, but opt for simple, concise language that does not invite doubt or uncertainty later. - Create Ongoing Opportunities
By its very nature, this conversation is sure to bring emotions to the forefront. Inviting the people involved in this conversation to revisit it as often as needed can help them take some measure of comfort in the finality of your decisions and the important role they each play in it, and your own sense of empowerment.
At Grissom Law, we know the importance of finalizing your estate plan by making your wishes clear to your family, and leaving a legacy of caring and concern. Contact us today to start creating the estate plan and peace of mind you and your family deserve.
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