Facing the Future
A Parent Talk on Planning with Purpose
Sometimes, love means asking the hard questions and making even harder decisions.
On July 5, we had the privilege of hosting a powerful and eye-opening parent talk led by Eric Tan, an estate and succession planning practitioner with a deep understanding of the realities families like ours face. The session focused on planning for dependents with special needs, and it was far more than just informative. It was a necessary reality check.
Eric spoke with a blend of heartfelt honesty and sharp practical insight. He didn’t sugar-coat the truth, and we were grateful for that. Because the truth is: even our best intentions, if not legally and financially protected, can end up putting our loved ones at risk.
What we took home wasn’t just information. It was a renewed sense of responsibility. We walked away more alert, more cautious, and more proactive.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand and prevent risks that may threaten your dependent’s future security.
- Identify commonly overlooked areas in special needs planning that could have serious legal or financial consequences.
- Build a tailored plan that reflects your family’s real-life needs. Don’t settle for a checklist approach.
For many of us, this session was the first time we came face-to-face with difficult but essential truths. It reminded us that planning isn’t just about assets or legal documents. It’s about love in action, about doing the hard work now so our children won’t have to later.
We thank Eric Tan for equipping us with the knowledge and urgency to move forward. More informed, more empowered, and more determined to do right by those who depend on us most.
This wasn’t just a talk. It was a call to action.