Wills, Probate

Trusts, Estate Planning

210 South Beach Street, Suite 202
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 257-3332

Personal Representative

Fantastic, thorough and caring Professional. An expert in her field, providing outstanding advice and legal services. This level of performance is the baseline standard throughout her office.

~ Bob K

Heidi is a bright star in the universe of Family Planning Attorneys!
Choosing a attorney to trust with your family planning is difficult at the least. We met with various attorneys in hopes the selection process would be easy. Until we met with Heidi we found small things bothered us about each attorney we interviewed.
When we met with Heidi we signed a contract at the end of the meeting. That was unusual for us because, trust me, we like to do due diligence in any decision we make. Heidi not only impressed us with her practical knowledge but her advice and rationale was on the mark.
Now that we have completed our planning I can say we were not disappointed and we feel like we we have someone that will stick with us and our family in case of the unexpected, or just the normal expectations of life and death.
Thank you Heidi for your caring and competence. 

~ Don and Pat T

Kids Informed About Your Estate Plan

Keep Your Kids Informed About Your Estate Plan

Why should you speak to your adult kids about your estate plan?

It gives you a chance to tell your children how you want your estate to be handled and puts their minds at ease that they will have instructions to follow. This conversation also allows you to discuss their inheritance (or lack thereof). Unfortunately, many parents do not discuss finances with their children, which leads to surprises –both good and bad upon the parent’s passing. Therefore, it is best to discuss your estate plan with your children before you pass so they know where to find the documents and gain access to any financial accounts they might need to avoid confusion.

How to start the conversation

Starting a conversation about your estate plan can be difficult because many people do not like to discuss the topic of death. However, it’s an important conversation. Pick a time when all of your children are together and tell them where your documents are kept. When talking about money they might receive, you can be as specific or general as you feel necessary. Letting children or beneficiaries know the details of your plan can significantly reduce any friction that may arise after your passing.

Explain your reasoning

If you are not dividing up the assets equally, it is good practice to explain your reasoning behind this decision to your children so there are no surprises down the road. For example, one sibling might have borrowed against their inheritance which would explain the discrepancy in the estate plan and help reduce causing hard feelings. Make the reasoning behind this decision clear. You never want a situation where the adult children cannot have holidays together because they are squabbling over the estate.

Inform your kids of changes

Life happens, and changes to your estate plan and financial circumstances may happen too. Assets are purchased, individuals pass away, and investments might be lost. All of these can impact your estate documents and your beneficiaries’ inheritance. Keeping your children informed when changes are made can help reduce any friction caused upon your passing.

Heidi S. Webb, Attorney at Law, serves clients in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and beyond with matters of Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate Law. Contact her today to schedule a free consultation. Visit her page on Facebook, or see what her clients are saying to learn more about Heidi.

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