My kids have different strengths...do I pick one or both?

"I love both of my kids equally - but it is clear to me and everyone else for that matter, they have very different strengths.  Kevin is the analytical thinker.  No surprise – he has pursued a career in accounting!  He thrives in situations that require order and logic.  Jamie, on the other hand, is talented also  - but not in finance.  Her emotional intelligence and the ability to perceive the unspoken is amazing!  She can be in a room for less than five minutes and be able to perceive the relational dynamics – even without knowing any of those present.  I’m blessed - two wonderful kids with strikingly different gifts.

Though not done in most families, I decided to utilize both kids, each serving a different role, in creating my Estate Plan.  It makes all the sense in the world.  Kevin will be responsible for handling my financial affairs, while Janie will be the key decision maker with respect to my medical treatment.”

It is often assumed that, as part of an Estate Plan, a single person should be named to handle one’s financial and medical concerns.   Surprisingly, selecting different individuals for financial, legal, and/or medical decisions may be the best choice in certain family situations.

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