How to Start Difficult Estate Planning Conversations with Aging Parents

According to research, 87% of Americans aged 55 and over say it’s a parent’s responsibility to initiate conversations with their children about their legacy. Yet the reality tells a different story – most aging parents never start these discussions, leaving adult children in the uncomfortable position of raising uncomfortable topics. The result? Families face preventable conflicts, confusion, and financial complications when illness or death arrives without warning. The numbers reveal the scale of this problem. Only 24% of Americans have a will as of 2025, down from 33% in 2022. Even among older adults who should have these documents […]