Part 3 of our Series Sources of Family Conflict in Estate Planning Family conflicts are as dynamic as our family makeup. Deciding who’s in charge of your estate (blog 2) or sibling rivalry (blog 1), the sources of family conflict are often secrets between family members. This week we write about histories of resentment and... [Read More]
Category: Family Dynamics
Family Conflict in Estate Planning: A 5 Part Series
When it comes to the administration of an estate, controversy often happens. Often these controversies are the result of family conflicts. Understanding these conflicts BEFORE they happen can help you create the proper estate plan to avoid unnecessary delays, legal battles and of course, bitterness. Sibling Rivalry Part 1 The sources of conflict within a... [Read More]
FAMILY CONFLICT IN ESTATE PLANNING Continuing Education Class
REGISTER FOR STEVEN ANDREW JACKSON CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS “FAMILY CONFLICT IN ESTATE PLANNING” Estate Planning attorney, Steven Andrew Jackson, will teach a one hour Continuing Education class on “Family Conflict in Estate Planning.” Description: The last thing a person wants to do when they pass on is create conflict for their loved ones. Often... [Read More]
A Great Story Changes the Heart
I have always believed that: “A Good Story Touches the Heart; and a Great Story Changes the Heart™” Opening Up So much of what I am trying to do in Estate Planning is to get my clients to open up to me about what is really of value to them. It is often through their... [Read More]
Part 2: For richer or poorer: financial vows
“For richer or poorer…” those infamous four words that have been repeated in many spousal arguments and probably in many divorces as well. At the time we say them, we wish to give our partner and our children or future children, everything we have. However, when it comes to designating your financial helpers, one should... [Read More]
Part 1: In sickness and in health: healthcare vows
Healthcare Authorities: different from marriage vows Everyone knows the traditional marriage vows and the portion “for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health,” the words to indicate to your partner that you will be there through thick and thin. When people prepare their Estate Planning documents, they often name each... [Read More]
Do you tell the kids?
Do you tell your adult children about your estate plans? If so, how much and when? If not, why? The Role of your Adult Children Some clients want to have their adult children be involved in their Estate Planning. It may be that they want the adult children involved from the beginning of the design... [Read More]
Family Disputes Over Inheritance
One thing I have seen that is a very uncomfortable situation is where a parent leaves all of their assets to the Stepparent of their Adult Children. That Stepparent then has an estate liquidation sale selling all of the personal effects of their spouse. The adult children had to go to a public auction to... [Read More]