Top 3 Estate Plan Sticking Points (And How to Get Un-Stuck)

July 5, 2021
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Most people understand the importance and power of having a completed will or trust in place. Through your will, you can provide for the needs of your loved ones and give meaningful support to CMDA and the other causes close to your heart.

But knowing what you need to do, and knowing how to do it are two very different things.

When it comes to finalizing their estate plans, many families get “stuck” for three very common reasons:

  1. Disagreements between spouses. Drafting a plan can be a difficult and emotional process — and like so many things in life, it presents countless opportunities for opposing viewpoints.
  2. A child or loved one with challenging circumstances. If only there were a cookie-cutter solution for dividing your possessions among heirs! But alas, many families have at least one child or loved one with special needs — and knowing how to best help them can be perplexing.
  3. Selecting the person to handle your estate. Who can you trust to execute your will? What experience or skills do they need? Should you turn to a friend or a professional?

For these sticking points and many more, it’s often wise to turn to a trusted advisor who can help you get “unstuck.”

An experienced planner will not only help you identify creative solutions for your unique circumstances, but they will also help you identify a clear path forward. They can help you save taxes, minimize family disputes, provide for a family member with special needs, avoid probate and unnecessary delays and much, much more.

Through CMDA’s partnership with Barnabas Foundation, you have complimentary access to this kind of trusted planning support. At no cost to you, a Barnabas Foundation planner will help you develop a God-honoring plan that cares for the needs of your loved ones and furthers the causes that mean so much to you.

To learn more and schedule a conversation with a Barnabas Foundation planner, call Paul Montgomery at 423-844-1011 or email paul.montgomery@cmda.org.

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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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