This email is of general interest to all caregivers though the newspaper article and movie mentioned are targeted at adult children (or grandchildren) of aging parents.
In this recent New York Times article about a movie called “Black Heirlooms,” we are told that the movie’s author wants to encourage inter-generational conversations about how parents (or grandparents) want to divide their assets when they are gone.
One person who saw the film offered this excellent advice: “Start any conversation with an older relative by asking them what sort of care they might want while they are still alive. That way, you’re leading with your concern for them and won’t arouse as much suspicion about intent or greed.”
Only read the New York Times article below if you’d like to learn more about the film and story behind the film. Otherwise, I think that viewer’s advice is the main point of the article for caregivers.
Estate Planning
A Respectful Deference to Elders Curdles Into a Fight Over Assets
New York Times
By Ron Lieber
November 28, 2014
Robin