It\u2019s never too soon to talk about wealth planning with your children, and as they become old enough to cope with the realities of life, they will be reassured to know you have an estate plan in place. In addition to providing your loved ones with confidence for their financial future, conversations about your estate plan are an opportunity to pass along your hard-earned wisdom and the values that are most important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your family knows what you do for a living, but have you really shared the full story of how you earned and preserved the wealth you have today? It\u2019s important to remember the next generation wasn\u2019t there to see you start at square one and struggle through the early years of wealth accumulation. Whether you\u2019re still working \u2013 perhaps at the pinnacle of your career \u2013 or retired and focused on hobbies and other interests, they see you living your best life now \u2013 not where you came from. Share your story with your heirs, so they can understand and appreciate what it took to create and cultivate the wealth they will inherit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chances are you are wealthy because you spent less than you earned. Do your children know that? Even adult children might not know the many sacrifices that you made so you could invest and grow your estate. Explain what motivated you through challenging times, how you responded to financial strain, and why you made sacrifices to secure a better future. It might be eye-opening for heirs to know you faced the kinds of challenges that will inevitably come their way. Teaching them your financial values will help them grow and preserve their inheritance and live their best lives too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember, you didn\u2019t do this alone, and you don\u2019t have to talk to the kids alone either. Clarity Wealth calls their clients \u201cfamilies\u201d because we consider the whole family part of the financial picture. We have found that by developing an investment plan for the adult children and helping them develop their own estate and investment plan, even if it\u2019s much simpler than their parents, gets them engaged in planning. They learn firsthand how to live within their means and invest the difference. It\u2019s through this process of personal responsibility with their own finances that values of stewardship for inherited wealth are created. It also identifies any blind spots or weaknesses the kids may have early on, before the responsibility of the family\u2019s wealth is put upon them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your financial picture is always evolving, and as you work with your advisor to update plans, keep your loved ones in the loop. They\u2019ll appreciate the transparency and feel secure knowing there won\u2019t be any surprises if something unexpected happens to you. Finally, just have the conversation. None of us are promised tomorrow, so putting it off could be a big mistake. As you know, your estate plan isn\u2019t for you, so it\u2019s important to discuss the transfer of wealth with your heirs so they are prepared to take the lead, using the financial structure you\u2019ve worked so hard to put into place for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network does not provide legal or tax advice. Be sure to consult your own tax advisor and investment professional before taking any action that may involve tax consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Clarity Wealth is a separate entity from WFAFN. PM-07312025-6316643.1.1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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