The biggest problem, on the other hand, is that when families do not know what to do, they often fight. If your family does not know what you want them to do, each family member may have his or her own ideas about what you would want.
Sometimes, these fights end up in court.
There is another benefit to discussing estate planning with your family. It often leads to better problem-solving in other areas, such as elder care.
As the original article says, experts suggest that you should begin talking to your children about your estate plan when the children are in their 20s. They are old enough to know at that point. If your children are already older, however, talk to them as soon as you can.
You can never talk to your family about your estate plan too soon. However, if you wait too long, it will be too late.
