How to Encourage Your Loved Ones to Create an Estate Plan - Pt. 2 of 3

Here is a second tip that you can employ when talking to loved ones about estate planning. Death and dying are generally difficult issues which some are more sensitive to than others. As best you can, detach yourself emotionally to address the issue but don’t expect everyone to quite easily do the same. In just a few days, I will share a final tip to help you further the conversation.

Tip #2 - Involve others in the conversation.

If you are planning to speak to your parents about the need for an estate plan, try to include any siblings in the discussion to avoid giving the impression that you are attempting to influence or control your parents’ choices. You and your siblings should emphasize to your parents that none of you is asking about what you will inherit, but rather just want to make sure that their wishes are carried out if they become ill or pass away.