Are you concerned about sharing your estate plan with your family? 

Maybe you’re worried about your children feeling entitled or developing bad habits. Maybe you’re concerned about disclosing private information. 

Yet, what many families don’t consider is the risk that your children might fight over your estate due to lack of clarity and lack of communication about your wishes. An equally troubling scenario. 

On today’s episode, John talks with attorney Stephen Lewis at the Mitchellweiler Law Corporation about estate planning and what it might look like to communicate your wishes early, and often. 

John and Stephen discuss: 

- What is an estate plan and why all adults (not just wealthy families) should consider an estate plan 

- How and when to start having the family conversation 

- Developing a stewardship mindset to training up your children and sharing wisdom with them prior to sharing wealth 

In the end, the responsibility is on you to not just create an estate plan to take care of you while you’re living and once you pass away. But also to find a way to communicate it clearly to minimize the risks of family disputes. 

To contact Stephen about your estate planning, email him at stephen@mlcattorneys.com.

Are you concerned about sharing your estate plan with your family?&nbsp;
Maybe you&rsquo;re worried about your children feeling entitled or developing bad habits. Maybe you&rsquo;re concerned about disclosing private information.&nbsp;
Yet, what many families don&rsquo;t consider is the risk that your children might fight over your estate due to lack of clarity and lack of communication about your wishes. An equally troubling scenario.&nbsp;
On today&rsquo;s episode, John talks with attorney Stephen Lewis at the Mitchellweiler Law Corporation about estate planning and what it might look like to communicate your wishes early, and often.&nbsp;
John and Stephen discuss:&nbsp;
- What is an estate plan and why all adults (not just wealthy families) should consider an estate plan&nbsp;
- How and when to start having the family conversation&nbsp;
- Developing a stewardship mindset to training up your children and sharing wisdom with them prior to sharing wealth&nbsp;
In the end, the responsibility is on you to not just create an estate plan to take care of you while you&rsquo;re living and once you pass away. But also to find a way to communicate it clearly to minimize the risks of family disputes.&nbsp;
To contact Stephen about your estate planning, email him at stephen@mlcattorneys.com.

The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your time and money. Pre-retirees face some major headwinds: ultra low interest rates, high stock valuations, increasing healthcare costs and longevity, and the ever changing tax and estate laws. If you're planning to retire within the next 10 years, are you on track to attain financial independence? Host, John Chapman, is a CFP® and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients get the most from life with the money they do have. For more information, you can check out www.thejohnchapmanshow.com. 

The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your time and money. Pre-retirees face some major headwinds: ultra low interest rates, high stock valuations, increasing healthcare costs and longevity, and the ever changing tax and estate laws. If you're planning to retire within the next 10 years, are you on track to attain financial independence? Host, John Chapman, is a CFP&reg; and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients get the most from life with the money they do have. For more information, you can check out <a href="http://www.thejohnchapmanshow.com">www.thejohnchapmanshow.com</a>.&nbsp;

The John Chapman Show Podcast

Planning to retire in the next 5-10 years? Want to ensure you are retirement ready? 

The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your investing, tax, insurance and estate planning.  

Pre-retirees biggest risks lie in not just investing the wealth they’ve built, but also in maintaining an up to date and secure financial plan as life changes. 

As you make the final push in your working career, be sure to stay on track with your financial plan so that ultimately you get the MOST from life with the money you do have. 

Host, John Chapman, is a CFP® and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients gain financial peace of mind.

Planning to retire in the next 5-10 years? Want to ensure you are retirement ready?&nbsp;
The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your investing, tax, insurance and estate planning.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pre-retirees biggest risks lie in not just investing the wealth they&rsquo;ve built, but also in maintaining an up to date and secure financial plan as life changes.&nbsp;
As you make the final push in your working career, be sure to stay on track with your financial plan so that ultimately you get the MOST from life with the money you do have.&nbsp;
Host, John Chapman, is a CFP&reg; and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients gain financial peace of mind.

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