Planning for death can be stressful and emotionally charged, which is why people often do not like to discuss this subject. It is important to overcome these difficulties and be open and honest with family members about estate planning. If a person wants the probate process to go smoothly they should make sure their loved ones know what to expect. Disputes over inheritance often lead to broken families and will contests. It is common for people to have false expectations and bitter fights often arise when those expectations are not met. Being open and transparent can be difficult, but it is important for avoiding future conflicts.
See Idaho Estate Planning, Full Disclosure Leads To Better Planning, Wealth Management, June 23, 2015.
Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse for bringing this article to my attention.
