Prepare for one of life's certainties by learning to deal with sibling rivalry, division of property, and the emotional turmoil surrounding a family member's death.
Few issues facing families are as difficult to confront as inheritance. We usually avoid the subject until it's too late--
and the resulting resentment and bitterness between surviving parents, siblings and other relatives can be substantial and lasting.
From overcoming the reluctance to discuss death, illness, and inheritance wishes to the practical concerns of devising equitable disbursement of parental belongings, Dr. Hendlin brings his unique experience as a seasoned psychotherapist and columnist on the psychology of investing to help us confront these issues before, during, and after an inheritance crisis. This is the first book to focus primarily on the psychological and emotional issues surrounding the family inheritance drama.
Emphasis is given to:
* the importance of estate planning
* exploring your own beliefs, values, and emotions
* how the past influences the part you play in the inheritance drama
Overcoming the Inheritance Taboo will help you gain self-insight andprepare you and your family with the necessary tools to avoid a costly, emotionally taxing ordeal over inherited money and possessions.
Few issues facing families are as difficult to confront as inheritance. We usually avoid the subject until it's too late--
and the resulting resentment and bitterness between surviving parents, siblings and other relatives can be substantial and lasting.
From overcoming the reluctance to discuss death, illness, and inheritance wishes to the practical concerns of devising equitable disbursement of parental belongings, Dr. Hendlin brings his unique experience as a seasoned psychotherapist and columnist on the psychology of investing to help us confront these issues before, during, and after an inheritance crisis. This is the first book to focus primarily on the psychological and emotional issues surrounding the family inheritance drama.
Emphasis is given to:
* the importance of estate planning
* exploring your own beliefs, values, and emotions
* how the past influences the part you play in the inheritance drama
Overcoming the Inheritance Taboo will help you gain self-insight andprepare you and your family with the necessary tools to avoid a costly, emotionally taxing ordeal over inherited money and possessions.
