{"id":471,"date":"2017-01-02T13:03:15","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T20:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/?p=471"},"modified":"2023-07-24T20:55:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T20:55:46","slug":"avoid-drama-estate-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/avoid-drama-estate-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Drama in Estate Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, estate planning.<\/p>\n<p>There never seems to be a good time to talk about &#8220;What will happen when\u2026?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The truth is the sooner you start this process, the better it is for everyone. Today is the perfect time to begin the discussion with your family.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/avoid-drama-estate-planning\/#Communication_During_Estate_Planning_Is_Key\" >Communication During Estate Planning Is Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/avoid-drama-estate-planning\/#Expand_Your_Estate_Plan_Beyond_the_Dollar_Signs\" >Expand Your Estate Plan Beyond the Dollar Signs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/avoid-drama-estate-planning\/#Diminish_Family_Drama_Proactively\" >Diminish Family Drama Proactively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/avoid-drama-estate-planning\/#Stay_in_the_Loop\" >Stay in the Loop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/avoid-drama-estate-planning\/#Ask_for_Estate_Planning_Help\" >Ask for Estate Planning Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication_During_Estate_Planning_Is_Key\"><\/span>Communication During Estate Planning Is Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No doubt you&#8217;ve heard it before when it comes to relationships: communication is essential. Unfortunately, families don&#8217;t have the best track record when it comes to communication. It might be challenging, but talking to your family about an estate plan will be the best decision.<\/p>\n<p>Sitting down and having those hard conversations with your family should be a priority. Tell them your wishes about who will get what when the time comes\u2014and be specific. Ask those who matter most what their concerns are about your death. Get it all out in the open.<\/p>\n<p>If you know everyone\u2019s wishes beforehand, it saves any guesswork, heartache, and arguing later. Avoid drama after your death by being honest about why you&#8217;re leaving certain things to certain people. After all, when you&#8217;re gone, you don&#8217;t want to spark arguments due to your dying wishes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expand_Your_Estate_Plan_Beyond_the_Dollar_Signs\"><\/span>Expand Your Estate Plan Beyond the Dollar Signs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that you are more than just money.\u00a0Your life is a story filled with insight, knowledge, history, and so much more. Think about including a video, a letter, or audiotape for your family after you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n<p>It will give family members a better understanding of your decisions and the value they hold for you. If you write a letter, then consider including something handwritten in your estate plan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diminish_Family_Drama_Proactively\"><\/span>Diminish Family Drama Proactively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have many children, avoid having one sibling in charge of the other\u2019s inheritance. It will cause problems unless all parties agree ahead of time. A neutral person will help to divert any future resentment and disagreement. Communicating your wishes ahead of time will go a long way in sparing your family from any arguments.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to appoint a third party to look after your children&#8217;s inheritance. You may even choose to pass on some of your estate while you&#8217;re still alive, in the form or a trust or gift. As a bonus, gifting assets now save on estate taxes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_in_the_Loop\"><\/span>Stay in the Loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep in mind that estate planning is an ongoing process. Make changes to your plan as milestones occur in your life. Events such as divorce, disability, a birth, or loss of a loved one will all require changes to your estate plan. By remaining proactive about updating the document, you will spare any confusion or disagreements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_for_Estate_Planning_Help\"><\/span>Ask for Estate Planning Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, having a rational conversation with family just isn&#8217;t in the cards. In those cases, it might be a smart choice to involve an estate-planning attorney early on.<\/p>\n<p>Developing a good relationship with your lawyer is one of the greatest benefits to keep drama out of your estate. Plan accordingly but can also stave off any future unrest. Speak freely about your family dynamics with your attorney. Use your attorney to assist with those difficult family conversations. And keep your family involved along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Ogborne Law is ready to get involved in your family discussions to help prepare everyone for the future. Contact us to schedule your consultation; we&#8217;ll help everyone sleep better and feel more confident about the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avoid estate planning drama in your family with some careful preparation. 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