December Newsletter: Start the Estate Planning Conversation This Holiday Season
Give the Gift of Planning: Start the Estate Planning Conversation This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of togetherness, reflection, and celebration. It is also one of the few moments when families gather in the same place, which makes it an ideal time to begin gentle and meaningful conversations about estate planning, wills, and preserving your family’s legacy. While we often focus on gifts and traditions, the most lasting gift you can give your loved ones is the gift of planning.
At Frame & Frame, we are here to help you start these conversations with confidence, compassion, and clarity. For more than 70 years, our attorneys have guided Maryland families through the essential steps of creating wills, trusts, and estate plans that protect what matters most.
This season, give your family the peace of mind that comes from thoughtful preparation.
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Top 5 Tips for Starting Estate Planning Conversations
Pick the Right Time:
Choose a calm moment when your family is relaxed, calm, and together. Avoid stressful or busy times.
Start with Care:
Frame the conversation around protecting your family and securing their future.
Keep It Simple:
Begin with the basics: wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Explain why they matter.
Invite Participation:
Encourage questions, listen to concerns, and make space for everyone’s input.
Seek Professional Guidance:
Work with estate planning attorneys or financial advisors to ensure your plan is clear, compliant, and effective.
A Gift from Us to You
Many families overlook estate planning, leaving loved ones with difficult decisions during unexpected events. Even a simple will may not cover key issues like incapacity, guardianship for children, or clear direction for your family.
The Estate Planning Essentials Guide helps you:
Understand why a will alone may not be enough
Address common misconceptions about estate planning
Plan for care of children and financial protection
Start the conversation with your family before it’s urgent
This holiday season, give your family the priceless gift of clarity and peace of mind. Download the Estate Planning Essentials Guide to start the conversation today.
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Frame & Frame Welcomes Associate Attorney Reagan Prather
Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law is delighted to welcome Reagan Prather as our newest Associate Attorney. Reagan brings thoughtful insight and dedication to our practice. She joins us at an exciting time, ready to help Maryland families protect their legacies and navigate life’s transitions with clarity and care.
Ready to start planning?
Estate planning does not have to be an expensive or complicated process. For about the cost of a weekend getaway, most families can have the peace of mind and assurance that their needs will be handled, in the event of a crisis. Get started by downloading one of our free legal guides or scheduling a consultation.
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