Discussions surrounding estate planning, especially around the holidays, can be challenging but are crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out and minimizing potential conflicts among family members. Having an open and honest conversation about estate planning can bring clarity, transparency, and peace of mind. Here are some tips to help you navigate this important topic. Initiate the discussion early. Start the estate planning conversation with your loved ones and family as soon as possible. Waiting until a crisis occurs may lead to snap decisions and added stress. Begin when everyone is in good health and sound mind, and ensure the discussion is not rushed. Choose the right setting. Picking a place that is comfortable, quiet, private, and free from distractions is key to ensuring everyone can focus on the conversation. Family rooms, dining rooms, and shaded outdoor patios are just a few suggestions for cozy environments. Be honest and open. Share your intentions, values, priorities, and specific wishes for your assets and legacy. It’s important for your loved ones to know these things now instead of scrambling to piece it all together later. Tips for Discussing Estate Planning With Starting the Con
You may have heard of “the seven wonders of the world,” but what you may not know is that the seven we know today are actually considered the “new” wonders of the world, replacements for their ancient predecessors, aptly named “the seven wonders of the ancient world.” So, you’re probably wondering, “Well, what happened to those ancient wonders?” The unfortunate answer is that all but one — the Great Pyramid of Giza — have been destroyed. Here’s what happened to the other six. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus — Bodrum, Turkey An earthquake sometime between the 11th and 15th centuries reduced the Mausoleum to rubble. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus — Western Turkey A man named Herostratus burned the temple down, hoping to become famous in history as a result. Hanging Gardens of Babylon — Hillah, Iraq Unfortunately, this ancient wonder never existed in any actual Babylonian records. It was likely a myth created by Roman and Greek authors. Statue of Zeus at Olympia — Olympia, Greece After the statue was dismantled and moved to Constantinople, a fire destroyed it in the 5th century. Colossus of Rhodes — Rhodes, Greece An earthquake around the year 225 B.C.E. toppled the statue, and in 654, when Arabs invaded Rhodes, they destroyed it and sold the metal for scraps. Lighthouse of Alexandria — Alexandria, Egypt This ancient wonder was yet another destroyed by a series of earthquakes between 956 and 1323. THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE 7 WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
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