May 2023 Monthly Newsletter Cover Article
Honor your parents as they age. Beach Cities Estate Law helps navigate tricky estate planning & role reversals to give you peace of mind.
As Abraham Lincoln once said, “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” For most of us, our mothers have raised and shaped us into who we are today. They taught us how to walk, crawl, laugh, and cry; changed endless dirty diapers; held us when we were scared; and created some of the best memories to look back on. Moms are our heroes.
That’s why it can be so difficult when our parents age and face challenging health conditions or declines. Our parents are the ones who held our hands to help us walk when we couldn’t, made sure we were clean and fed, and provided us with the care we needed. Flipping those roles just doesn’t feel natural at first and can be overwhelming, especially with all the responsibilities we already have weighing on us. But that’s why we are here!
Maybe you haven’t yet put an estate plan in place for yourself or you’re wondering if your parents have an estate plan (if it’s up to date or if it’s even complete). Opening up those conversations can be tricky — there’s never an opportune time. But we are here to take that worry away and ease some of the pain. We provide clarity, know which documents are necessary, and can set up a plan tailored to the individual needs of your parent or loved one.
Throughout our lives, we always want to honor our parents’ wishes. Still, sometimes it’s necessary to establish a plan they may not agree with, but it is necessary due to declining health or incapacitation. At Beach Cities Estate Law, we often have family meetings to help navigate the complex topics and conversations between parents, siblings, moms, dads, sons, and daughters. It’s all a part of our individualized planning process.
It’s difficult to shift back and forth between wearing different hats. Acting as both child and caregiver gets tricky, confusing, and ultimately frustrating. But we understand that. We know when you are faced with a parent struggling with incapacity, it’s hard not to panic. When is it time to step in and intervene? But, once you talk to us, you no longer need to wonder about the “what ifs,” and you can handoff some of that responsibility to us.
This Mother’s Day, we are here to empower you to take that giant leap, check in on your parents’ estate plan, and determine when it is time to do what is best for everyone — like when you need to step in. Give us a call so we can get to know you and stand in your corner while helping to promote good family decisions. After all, we always want the very best for our parents, just like they have provided for us our entire lives.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers raising great kids and grandchildren!