Why Preparing Your Will Doesn’t Have to Be Morbid

Making A Will – Why Preparing Your Will Doesn’t Have to Be Morbid

While preparing for the end of life may seem depressing, it does not have to be that way. Estate planning can actually bring families together and be a positive experience. This blog explains how to make planning your will a constructive process for everyone involved. Capital City believes that estate planning can have a lasting, favorable impact on families. Please contact us to learn more about our estate planning services.

Many avoid estate planning either because they feel it's too early to consider the end of life, or they think it's too dismal to contemplate. However, neglecting the chance to resolve family tensions and ensure assets are handled as you wish does no one any good. Making the decision to do estate planning is simply a wise move. Here's how to keep the process from becoming gloomy.

Remember: it’s too important to ignore.

When it comes down to it, you can never truly predict what might happen to alter the trajectory of your life. Rather than viewing this as depressing, take control of the situation by getting your affairs in order before your loved ones are forced to. Nobody relishes contemplating their own mortality, but failing to create an estate plan places an unnecessary burden on those close to you. Without clear instructions, your loved ones are left guessing at your wishes, causing them pointless stress, discord, and expenses.

Additionally, passing away without a last will and testament enables the state to distribute your assets as they see fit, with no consideration for your preferences. The specifics differ by state, but generally if you die with a living spouse and children, your possessions will be divided between them. This blanket approach does not account for individual circumstances. Often there are other meaningful people in your life you might want to provide for in your will. But if you don't specify, there's no telling how your things will be allotted.

Change your perspective.

The process of estate planning doesn't have to be depressing or sad if you have the right mindset. Creating a will can actually be a meaningful bonding moment for you and your family. It gives you the chance to talk with your loved ones about how they can continue your legacy after you pass away. Making a will is an opportunity to tell the important people in your life just how much they mean to you. It can bring you closer together. The key is approaching estate planning with a positive perspective. When you view making a will as a chance to connect with family instead of a morbid task, you're more likely to strengthen your relationships. A positive outlook also helps your loved ones avoid conflict and confusion down the road.

Get on it early.

Truly, one of the best ways to make the estate planning process less negative is to start early. Assuming you are immortal and have unlimited time will only result in either hurriedly and carelessly making a will, or passing away without one. Finalizing it now is a great way to thoughtfully make the arrangements you want, and live the rest of your days without worrying or avoiding it. Nowadays, making a will is easier than it has ever been. With an estate planning attorney, it only takes a couple hours instead of several days, and thousands of dollars.

Gravis Law specializes in estate planning, focusing on quality trust- and will-based planning. Keep control of your assets and make estate planning a positive experience for all involved. Call Gravis Law today to learn more.