Florida law will dictate where a person's assets go if they don't have a valid will. The same might be true if an individual has a trust that was improperly structured. Therefore, instead of leaving what happens to your parent's property to chance, it may be a good idea to speak to them about their estate plan.
Do your parents have any components of their plan in place?
It's possible that your mother or father has a will, trust or other estate plan documents already drafted. In such a scenario, it may be worthwhile to ask if you could learn more about the details of those documents. You can frame this request as an attempt to make it easier to settle your parent's affairs when they pass.
What if your parents don't have estate plan documents in place?
If your parents acknowledge that they don't have a will or trust, it may be a good idea to talk about the potential benefits of making one. You might also want to explain the potential benefits of creating a financial or medical power of attorney. In the event that you have created a will, trust or power of attorney documents, you can talk about how you did so or who you turned to for help doing so.
The conversation should be about what your parents want or need
Regardless of what you choose to include in an estate planning conversation, be sure that the talk is focused on what your parents want or need. This can help to ensure that they don't perceive your efforts to talk about this topic as a way to lay claim to their stuff before anyone else can.
If you are concerned about a loved one's plans for the future, it may be a good idea to express them as soon as possible. The sooner you talk to an elderly family member about his or her estate plan, the easier it will be to create it while that person is still of sound mind.
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