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Trust and Transparency

November 20, 2014 By Sig Cohen 2 Comments

Sig Cohen, http://toughconversations.net, takes a look at the importance of open communication between family members when writing Wills or other legal documents. A lack of trust and transparency between parents and their children, or among the siblings themselves, is common in many cases we mediate. Too often parents name one of their children executor of their will or financial power of attorney, or both, without telling the other siblings.

Or informing them after the fact.

While parents may think they are doing the right thing because they are planning for when they might lack capacity to make good decisions, not including the other siblings in the process can have negative results. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Communication, Family Matters Tagged With: Carolyn Parr, communication, Jealousy, Power of Attorney, Senior Parents, Siblings, Sig Cohen, tough conversations, Will

“Freeloading” or Caregiving?

March 25, 2014 By Carolyn Parr 2 Comments

Carolyn Parr, http://toughconversations.net, shares tips for conflict resolution between siblings. Sibling fights are often rooted in untested mind-reading. Here’s an example of how to work your way to peace through a minefield of negative assumptions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Communication, Family Matters Tagged With: Carolyn Parr, communication, Conflict Resolution, Family, Family Mediation, Senior Parents, Siblings

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