Discuss Estate Planning with Aging Parents
Having estate conversations early prevents family conflict and ensures your parents' wishes are honored.
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Example Prompt
Help me bring up estate planning with my [AGE]-year-old parents who have [CURRENT STATUS - no plan/outdated documents/some planning done]. I need to discuss [TOPICS - wills/power of attorney/healthcare directives/asset distribution/funeral wishes]. Give me conversation starters, key questions to ask, documents they should have, and how to involve siblings in [FAMILY SITUATION].
Pro Tip
Frame the conversation around giving them control over their legacy rather than planning for their death.
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