You can relieve a great burden from your loved ones’ shoulders by making your own funeral arrangements or by jotting down your wishes and chatting with your family. Make sure to notify your loved ones of your written instructions and keep them in a place where they will be able to be located shortly after your passing. We provide our clients with a large three ring binder that contains copies of all their estate planning documents, last wishes and other important information. Taking these few … [Read more...]
Where You Should Leave Your Burial Instructions or Final Arrangements
Contrary to popular belief, you should not include your burial instructions or other final arrangements in your Will. Instead, leave your burial instructions or other instructions regarding your final arrangements in a separate instrument. The reason for this is timing. Most likely, your heirs or executor may not find your will immediately, and by the time someone locates it, it may be too late. You need to make sure you give your funeral instructions to someone who can locate it … [Read more...]
Funeral Arrangements Can Make or Break Family Relationships
Until you’re in the heat of the moment in your own family or witness discord in someone else’s family, the thought of funeral arrangements making or breaking family relationships may sound downright silly. But, it’s not. In actuality, funeral arrangement disagreements (and the distribution of sentimental personal property) can and does cause too many family fights. Both can be avoided by planning ahead and communicating that plan to loved ones. Be sure to think about, plan, and let your … [Read more...]
