It’s Important to Talk to Your Family About Estate Plans Conversations about long-term care and estate planning can be difficult for some, but if you have a parent that’s in their golden years, it’s a conversation you need to have. No matter what the situation is, waiting until the last minute to prepare will cause more trouble than it’s worth, especially with estate planning. If your parent were to pass away or become incapacitated tomorrow, do you know if they have an estate plan? If they do, do you know the details of their estate plan? If a parent passes away without an estate plan, it can leave you trying to figure out what’s happening with their finances and possessions when you should be simply grieving. You are also likely going to have to spend quite a lot of money if you have to go to probate — and issues between siblings can arise. If you’re looking to avoid these situations, you need to discuss estate planning with your loved ones.
Vegan Red Velvet Cake Inspired by LovingItVegan.com
Ingredients
• 2 cups flour • 1 cup white granulated sugar • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 cup soy milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 cup canola oil • 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar • 1 tsp red food coloring (gel works best) • Frosting of choice
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease baking pans of choice. Line bottoms with parchment paper. (Two 8-inch round pans work best.) 2. In a large bowl, sift flour and mix in sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. 3. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and soy milk. Leave the mixture to sit for about a minute so it can curdle into buttermilk. 4. Add milk mixture, vanilla, oil, vinegar, and food coloring to the flour mixture, stirring well to break up large clumps. 5. Pour batter into pans and bake for 20 minutes. 6. Cool cakes completely before frosting with icing of choice.
If you’re planning to have that conversation, you should familiarize yourself with the documents involved. This way you can help answer any basic questions they have and see if they are already familiar with each document. You’ll want to get your siblings or any other essential family members involved and on the same page. Set a time to talk with your parents and stick to it. The conversation will probably not go according to plan if you bring it up out of the blue. Once you’ve had the conversation with your parents or loved ones, reach out for professional help. Estate planning is not something you want to tackle head-on without any experience. If you want to make sure that every situation is taken care of and grant your loved ones’ peace of mind, give us a call. We know the ins and outs of estate planning and will make sure that every scenario is covered.
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