Dana Walsh Sivak Quoted in Forbes’ Mother’s Day Financial Planning Guide

Dana Walsh Sivak, Partner and Chair of the Elder Law Practice Group at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman, was recently quoted in a Forbes article titled "Wills, Care And Tough Talks: A Mother’s Day Financial Planning Guide." The article focuses on the importance of planning for the future as our parents age, especially when it comes to legal and financial matters that can be difficult to address. 

Dana’s insight into how to approach these sensitive conversations is invaluable. She stressed the importance of engaging parents in discussions about their future care and estate planning, rather than making assumptions. As she noted, “It’s important to include parents in the discussion, rather than assume you know what they want. Listen more than you talk.”  

Dana’s advice encourages families to foster open communication, ensuring that aging parents feel empowered to share their wishes while avoiding unnecessary misunderstandings. 

The article also touches on other key topics like the significance of powers of attorney, long-term care insurance, and common mistakes families make when planning for the future. Dana’s contribution is a reminder of how essential it is to plan early and include everyone in the conversation to avoid emotional and financial challenges down the road. 

To read the full article and gain more insights into how to approach these tough talks, click here. 

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