12 Questions You Should Ask Your Aging Parents (Especially if They Own Real Estate) | Real Life Planning Episode 90
Financial PlanningIn Episode 90 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFP®, CFA®, ChFC® shares a practical framework for having important conversations with aging parents before an emergency forces them. Drawing from personal experience and years of financial planning work with families, she walks through twelve essential questions that can help adult children understand their parents’ wishes, financial structure, and real estate operations.
“These conversations can feel uncomfortable, but they are one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family.” — Cynthia Meyer
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
| 💡 | What should you ask your parents about how they want to live as they age? [00:04:08] |
| 💡 | Where are your parents’ estate planning documents and who prepared them? [00:04:49] |
| 💡 | Who has financial and healthcare power of attorney if something happens? [00:06:03] |
| 💡 | What should you know about your parents’ rental properties and real estate business? [00:10:42] |
| 💡 | Who are the professional advisors and what support plans exist for later in life? [00:13:36] |
DOWNLOAD THE 12 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PARENTS ABOUT AGING HERE.
Takeaway Quotes:
“Families spend years talking about growing wealth but often avoid talking about what happens later in life.” — Cynthia Meyer
“Knowing your parents’ wishes ahead of time helps you make decisions with confidence during difficult moments.” — Cynthia Meyer
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