Estate planning simplifies things for survivors and can reduce the tax bite.
Viatical settlements are one of several ways to cash in your assets before you die. M any people find it uncomfortable to talk about money and estate planning, particularly if death is near. Letting go of one's possessions includes working through deep emotions with friends and loved ones, including dealing with grief and bereavement . Unresolved family issues may become very urgent, with old memories and regrets pushing to the forefront. Like other aspects of the death process, it's very common to avoid planning until it is too late to do it well.