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Having That Difficult Conversation

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May 15, 2018 2:41 PM Tyler Edmondson

Having That Difficult Conversation

No one wants to have that hard conversation. You know the one I’m talking about, the one you have with your spouse, children, your brothers or sisters, or your close friends. Death is a scary thing that no one wants to think about. We as a society like to live in the moment and don’t want to think of the future and the great unknown. This is problematic, however, as people don’t want to have this uncomfortable conversation so when they do pass they are not prepared. This can be a sad situation for your family members to go through and you know that’s not what you want for your family.

The Importance of the Will

A final Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you need to have lined out as quickly as possible. A final Will and Testament outlines how you want your estate handled after you do indeed pass. The thing about the Will and Testament is that it’s something that should be worked out with your family, that way there are no unexpected surprises. But as I have mentioned, it’s tough to have that conversation because people don’t want to think about it. And whenever you try to talk to family members about this, it’s possible they will try to avoid the conversation. Your relatives will say things like “well don’t worry about it, you do not have to worry about this for years.” But don’t let this dissuade you. Stand firm and have the conversation. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Estate Planning Attorney

There is another individual that you need to be having this conversation with. Speaking with a knowledgeable attorney that specializes in Estate Planning is the first person you should do. While it’s important to talk to your family members, you must remember they don’t understand the technicalities of Estate Planning Law in Texas. So to have that hard conversation, the first step revolves around you contacting an Estate Planning attorney. If you are ready to take that first step, then please contact our offices at Edmondson Law, PLLC. Our staff will help you make the first step of this challenging conversation.

 

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