Estate Planning: It’s not just for your Grandparents

By Brook J. Bisonet

  One of the most uncomfortable thoughts for parents is what will happen to their children if they were to unexpectedly die or become incapacitated.  The unpleasant feeling this thought evokes often prevents parents from addressing the issue.  These feelings can push the issue aside with the intention of dealing with it another day.  Ironically, discussing and creating an estate plan, while uncomfortable at first, can put your mind at ease once you develop a plan because it provides a measure of certainty.