Why Estate Planning Matters for Your Family's Future
When I sat down with my parents a few years ago to talk about their will, I expected a short conversation. They were in their sixties, healthy, and had a modest house and a small investment account. I thought the whole thing would take an afternoon. Instead, it took three sessions spread over two months, and I learned more about their values, debts, and fears than I had in the previous thirty years. That experience taught me that estate planning is not just about signing pap
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When I sat down with my parents a few years ago to talk about their will, I expected a short conversation. They were in their sixties, healthy, and had a modest house and a small investment account. I thought the whole thing would take an afternoon. Instead, it took three sessions spread over two months, and I learned more about their values, debts, and fears than I had in the previous thirty years. That experience taught me that estate planning is not just about signing pap
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