This post was written by John Moreland, a retired accountant who writes for Elderimpact.org sharing resources and tips with his fellow retirees and their loved ones.
4 Tips to Help Seniors Live to the Fullest While Planning for the Future.
There are many reasons adult children might struggle to face their parents mortality. Let's face it, no one wants to think about death and dying much less talk about it. Yet, it's inevitable and deserves setting aside time to have a very important conversation while you are able to.
You may have seen, or at least heard of, the 2007 Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson movie “The Bucket List” - but have you ever taken the time to actually make one?
What exactly is a Bucket List? A 2011 essay published on Slate.com suggests: “In 2004, the term was used—perhaps for the first time? —in the context of things to do before one kicks the bucket.”
Whether you plan ahead or you’re thrown into a situation due to a sudden health crisis, end-of-life conversations are never easy. Couple that with trying to initiate end-of-life conversations with your aging parents. These conversations can be excruciatingly delicate and sometimes difficult. One must simultaneously tread lightly, yet boldly.
Planning ahead for what happens at the end-of-life shouldn't involve frantic last minute searches for information that someone in your family will need, and want, after you are gone. It's so much easier if you take some time now to plan ahead.
One of the biggest items to plan for is what happens to your real estate.