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It can be a challenge to discuss your parents' will or estate plan, or lack thereof, with them. Many adult children put off having the “dreaded talk” with parents and are unprepared when an unforeseen event like an accident or illness happens.

A traditional family thirty years ago consisted of a husband and wife who were married young, bought a house, had children, and worked towards financial stability and security.

A comparison of estate planning and elder law shows some overlap while both provide important protection for you and your family. The two terms tend to go hand in hand, but there are some differences.