This Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to be thankful for the elderly persons in our lives, including parents, grandparents and neighbors. If talk of this year’s presidential election gets too rough at the family Thanksgiving table, a great change of topic is always one of my favorites – Estate Planning!!
But seriously, when the family is all together for a happy occasion it is a perfect time to gently bring up important matters such as planning for the future, including paying for healthcare, handling health emergencies, and making sure there is an advance plan to safeguard finances. Everyone should be informed of the elder’s wishes and be on the same page. A plan doesn’t do much good if no one knows about it. And after Thanksgiving, if you’d like help with answers to your estate planning and elder law questions, or even advice on how to start the conversation with your parents and other loved ones, give me a call!
But if the conversation drifts back to politics and you need an escape hatch, here is a link to an enjoyable article with lots of conversation starters for the Thanksgiving table, taken from the best health and science stories of the year:
New York Times Thanksgiving Talking Points
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!