Estate Planning and Elder Care: Getting the Conversation Started

It can be difficult to discuss wills, estates and end-of-life issues, and here are some thoughts and expert advice on how to start.

I wrote an earlier column on wills and trusts, which focused more on the nuts and bolts and how-to of estate planning. In today’s column, I look at the emotional side of this subject, which can be a difficult one to approach for parents and their children.

Start the Conversation Early

Karen Calcagno, owner of Advantage Family Business Center where she advises families on these types of issues, says avoiding estate planning only leads to deeper problems.

via Estate Planning and Elder Care: Getting the Conversation Started - Capitola-Soquel, CA Patch.