🔖 Have Your Parents Done Their Trust Yet? Don’t Be Left in a Mess
Life in your 40s and 50s often comes with a unique balancing act - caring for your own family while keeping an eye on aging parents. One of the most important, yet often overlooked, conversations is about estate planning. Specifically, whether your parents have set up a trust.
Why does it matter? Because without a trust, families are often left to deal with:
Probate delays: Court processes can take months, or even years.
Extra costs: Legal fees and court expenses can eat into what’s left behind.
Family stress: Sorting out assets without clear instructions can lead to conflict and confusion.
A trust isn’t just about money - it’s about clarity, security, and peace of mind. It ensures that your parents’ wishes are followed, and it keeps you from being buried in paperwork, court hearings, and tough decisions at an already emotional time.
Encouraging your parents to create or update a trust may feel like a difficult topic, but it’s really a gift of love. By handling this now, they’re saving you from unnecessary stress later.
👉 Start the conversation today. Remind your parents: the best time to plan is before there’s a crisis.
At On Point Estate Law, we help families every step of the way making sure estates are protected and futures are secured. Give us a call today at (619) 273-3329 or visit us here to book a free consultation.
