11/10/2025
I'm going to let y'all in on a part of my real life.
Let's Call This: “A Tale of Two Grandmas”
I had two loving grandmothers that I miss dearly. These two women couldn’t have been more different — not just in personality, but in how they prepared for the inevitable.
One of them, let’s call her Grandma D, believed in order. She kept careful files, labeled envelopes, and a neatly typed binder that listed everything. Her was complete, she had a , and we knew her final wishes. When she passed, our family mourned, but we didn’t argue. There were no questions, no surprises, no chaos. Her planning gave us the gift of PEACE— the space to grieve without confusion.
Then there was Grandma S. She was vibrant, full of laughter and a little superstitious (she didn't like talking about death). She always said, “I’ll get around to it.” Unfortunately, she never did. She shared with her beloved daughter what she wanted, but never made a legally binding plan. When she passed, there was no will, no clear instructions, and no roadmap of her wishes. What followed was something she never would have wanted — tension, selfishness and greed. It was heartbreaking to watch the division and the change in people you've known your whole life.
Those two experiences shaped how I view preparation and legacy. PEOPLE MAY CHANGE, BUT LEGALLY BINDING PLANS DO NOT.
That’s why I KNOW estate planning isn’t just about money or paperwork. It’s about PEACE OF MIND. It’s about protecting the people you love from twice the heartache. One from death and one from division.
Don't let time run out:
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