Shillinger Law Resource Series: Talking to Your Parents About Estate Plans
When adult children come to us with questions, one of the most common is “How do I talk to my parents about their estate plan?” They want to know whether their parents have the right documents in place, where to find them if something happens, and how to help while their parents can still make decisions for themselves.
Every family is different. Some parents are open to the conversation, some are hesitant, and some won’t discuss it at all. In this session, Attorney Löan Shillinger will walk you through how to approach each situation, what to ask, and how to start a family meeting that brings everyone onto the same page.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
- How to start the conversation. You’ll learn the one question that opens the door without asking your parents for their paperwork.
- How to respond to each kind of parent. You’ll learn a different approach for each response: open, hesitant, or unwilling.
- What to ask about. You’ll know which estate planning documents matter, including a will or trust, a power of attorney, and an advance health care directive, and where your parents should keep them.
- Why timing matters. You’ll understand what can and can’t be put in place once a parent is no longer able to make decisions.
- How to plan a family meeting. You’ll leave with a simple way to bring everyone together and keep the conversation productive.
Who this is for:
This session is for adult children who want to help their parents plan, and for anyone who wants their family on the same page before the holidays.
Bring your questions. We’ll save time at the end for live Q&A.
A gift for attendees: Everyone who attends receives a free 30-minute consultation with Attorney Shillinger. Share this with someone you love who would benefit too, and reserve a seat for each of you.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)
📅 Date: November 19, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Register today!