We all like to think we are immortal, but we are not. Having conversations about death and end-of-life situations is not easy. Often these conversations start taking place while a loved one is in their own phase of moving on. The experience often causes one to reflect upon our own mortality and imagery of our own death.
Having these conversations with your family and documenting your wishes is important. Not only does it provide a record of your wishes, but also relieves your loved ones from making decisions which would be extremely difficult for them. Often those left behind second guess themselves if you would be happy with the decisions they made for you. We encourage you to read the attached article and link to a website which will help you start conversations about your wishes:
Estate planning removes uncertainty and confusion should you be unable to speak for yourself. Meeting with a licensed attorney who specializes in estate planning will remove the stress of what could happen. The greatest benefit is having the peace of mind that your wishes are followed for your own care and the future of your family. Please consider having family members meet with and review your wishes with your attorney. This not only helps to clarify your wishes but will put your family at ease when the time comes. The attorney will not be a stranger but will be a familiar face who is knowledgeable of your wishes and can be a shoulder for them to lean on during this difficult time.
George Zamary is the founder of the Zamary Law Firm, LLC. Zamary Law Firm practices in the areas of estate planning, corporate and employment law, civil litigation, election law and small business representation in both Ohio and Kentucky. Visit www.zamarylaw.com for more information and to sign-up for their newsletter or visit their page on Facebook. Zamary Law may be contacted at 513-448-4150.
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