Complete Planning: What happens if you don't make it home tonight?
Imagine the time comes that your family needs to handle your affairs after a tragic car accident. If you are like 70% of Americans, you do not have a plan. Without a plan, your family is unsure of what to do. In addition to the severe emotional distress, they now have to attempt to navigate your passing without a map or plan.
Or, imagine you are one of the 30% who have at least a will. After your death, your family at least has an idea of what to do. Your family may or may not know the will exists. When the will is found, it may become easier because at least there are some instructions. There is still some delay, some questions, some anxiety.
Now, imagine you have a Complete Estate Plan. This plan isn't just comprised of the important legal documents. It is a practical guide in case the worst happens. Its design allows your family to focus on what is most important in a most difficult time.
Your plan has instruction letters to guardians, trustees, executors, pet care givers. There is an actual diagram of your estate plan, giving a visual guide to your family. The plan includes phone numbers of important people. It has a list of all your assets, their numbers and addresses. It lists your bills.
Additionally, you complete estate plan gave you the tools to communicate the plan to your loved ones. Immediately after the accident, they reviewed your plan and took emergency action. Children were immediately taken to the appropriate family and did not enter child protective custody. Pets were immediately cared for by friends or neighbors.
Because there was a plan, your family knew what needed to be done and when. In the face of your tragic death, you gave them the priceless gift of an ordered and thoughtful plan. Your family has a map and plan that eliminates uneeded stress. It gives them time and space to mourn.
