Huddle Now to Eliminate Chaos Later: Sharing Your Plan Through a Family Meeting

January 6, 2022
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Did you know the average play in football takes just four seconds? But the huddle before the play often takes much longer.

You see, getting a group people on the same page to accomplish even the simplest of goals doesn’t just happen. It’s the huddle that makes the play possible.

It’s like this with estate planning too.

A family huddle (a.k.a. “family meeting”) clears the path for your wishes to be carried out as efficiently and lovingly as possibly.

Through healthy dialogue about your values, goals and the specific plans included in your will or trust, you offer loved ones a profound and lasting gift. You save them from the chaos, division, heartache and complications that often surface in ambiguity.

A family meeting might involve the help of a trusted advisor, attorney or family friend as a conversation facilitator. However, it may be as simple as sitting down with your adult children and/or grandchildren for an open, honest conversation.

What should your huddle look like? How can you prepare for the conversation?

Request your free copy of “Sharing Your Plan with Your Loved Ones: A Guide for Your Family Meeting” by emailing [email protected] or call 423-844-1011.

Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

About Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) is made up of the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Christian Dental Association (CDA). CMDA provides resources, networking opportunities, education and a public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students. Founded in 1931, CMDA provides programs and services supporting its mission to "change hearts in healthcare" with a current membership of over 13,000 healthcare professionals. CMDA promotes positions and addresses policies on healthcare issues; conducts overseas medical education and evangelism projects; coordinates a network of Christian healthcare professionals for fellowship and professional growth; sponsors student ministries in medical dental, PA, and other healthcare training schools; distributes educational and inspirational resources; hosts marriage and family conferences; provides developing world missionary healthcare professionals with continuing education resources; and conducts academic exchange programs overseas. By being the "hands of Jesus" to needy people, CMDA seeks to fulfill His Great Commandment (Matthew 22:39; 25:36) and His Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® is a 501(c)3 and is governed by a Board of Trustees and House of Delegates. Policies of CMDA are interpreted and applied by the Board of Trustees, which also establishes the guidelines for the executive director and his staff. An elected House of Delegates assists the board with recommendations on courses of action. The House of Delegates is composed of graduate, student, resident and missionary members who are elected for three-year terms by district and meets annually at the CMDA National Convention. Approximately 75 employees currently make up the staff of CMDA in the national office and U.S. field offices.

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