A few weeks back, I listened in as Maria Lynch, a Raleigh attorney, spoke to a local group regarding practical estate planning.

I have to give it up to her. She was whip-smart, knew the law, answered questions with wit and personal wisdom. She gave an informative, interesting, likely much-needed talk for free as part of a lecture series hosted by the Cameron Park/ Cameron Village/ Area’s  Aging-in-Place focus group.

While giving people advice on how to be more practical, proactive, and informed with one’s estate planning, there were three notable tips about end-of-life planning that stood out for me.

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There was a beautifully-written piece in the New York Times recently about how people don't talk near the end of their lives, don't have the conversations they need to have to put their affairs in order with the help of their families.

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