Because estate planning involves preparation for the disposition of assets after death, people often feel uncomfortable discussing it. It can be especially challenging for people to face planning with their children. But serious challenges can arise from a lack of communication between estate grantors and their children (their most likely beneficiaries and executors) before death intervenes.<\/p>\n
Typically, individuals planning their estates prepare key documents, like a will and durable power of attorney, with the help of an experienced estate-planning attorney. Properly crafted, the will represents an individual\u2019s blueprint for distribution of his or her property after death, and the power of attorney authorizes a designated person to make decisions for an individual who has become incapacitated.<\/p>\n
Many then conclude that these legal instruments will safely and seamlessly guide their estate without any rancor. However, poor communication with one\u2019s heirs can set the stage for problems despite the presence of these documents. And (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Because estate planning involves preparation for the disposition of assets after death, people often feel uncomfortable discussing it. It can be especially challenging for people to face planning with their children. But serious challenges can arise from a lack of…<\/span><\/p>\n