Archive for February 19th, 2010
NO…NO…Not getting married ? Well, it shouldn’t be. but as we all know, the risks keep getting higher and higher and way too many are ending prematurely!
Divorce does not revoke an existing WILL. !
However, a new marriage DOES.!
One of the many existing ways that contribute to marital breakdowns, is LACK OF COMMUNICATION ! Remarkable but true !
Communication is vital in any endeavor, and especially in marriage, and marriage with families !
One of the most difficult communication connections is for spouses and families to openly discuss the welfare of family as they begin discussions about the family estate plan ! When the whole family is involved, these discussions may even be considered negotiations.
As difficult as it may be to discuss the prospect of death, one can save their heirs and survivors the ever more difficult prospect of litigation and family feuds through simple communication.!
History has shown that sometimes family relationships are irreparably damaged and siblings become estranged after the reading of the WILL ( if there was one,) when all the details are announced.
There are two ways families can deal with the topic of death: one is to openly talk about it: the other is to face reality that it eventually happens.
Not communicating or planning about will happen with the family estate , IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTER !
Families can help themselves when they consider having all the family meet to discuss the ESTATE PLAN to give them the opportunity to voice their opinions. Treat the session as a HOBBY, committing to meet to review the family WILLS every two years. Changes in legal and taxation laws, and possible changes in families necessitate these periodic reviews.
Keep everyone in the loop!
REMINDER……It is 32 days till the American Diabetes Association “ DIABETES RISK TEST “ on March 23rd.
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