Mountain Views News          Saturday, August 13, 2016

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 Mountain Views News Saturday, August 13, 2016 


FAMILY MATTERS By Marc Garlett

HOW TO CONTINUE 
YOUR FAMILY VALUES 
FOR GENERATIONS

 

Most of us want to make a mark in the world. 
That’s a big part of what gives our lives meaning. 
And whether or not we have children, our history 
and stories can be a unique and irreplaceable gift 
to our families. With just a little effort, we can 
preserve our family values for generations to come.

 It can be difficult to pass on our traditions and 
our values, however, especially when we feel no 
one is listening. Too often, by the time younger 
generations care about life lessons and stories, the 
older generations are gone or their memories have 
faded.

 In the “old days,” life’s lessons were passed along 
orally or by hand. But writing things down takes 
substantial time and effort, and let’s face it, not all 
of us have the patience or the penmanship for it.

 But today, video technology makes preserving 
our family values easier than ever. Using a camera, 
computer webcam, or even your cellular phone, 
you can preserve your values and stories for your 
family. All you need to do is list what you’d like 
to talk about, then get the camera (or microphone) 
rolling. Here are some things you can talk about:

Generations that came before you;

Your childhood and immediate family;

Funny stories about you and other family members;

Family traditions;

Family values; and

Lessons you have learned about yourself and the 
world.

 I believe sharing your family values and life’s 
lessons is even more important than passing along 
your monetary wealth and material possessions. 
But of course both are an important part of estate 
planning and of caring for your family. By being 
proactive now, you can preserve both your personal 
and your financial assets for your loved ones after 
you’re gone. 

 You don’t need a lawyer to help capture your 
stories, wisdom, and values, but if you want a truly 
comprehensive estate plan that accounts for your 
whole family wealth, personal as well as financial, 
you want the kind of estate plan our firm creates 
for clients. Every estate plan we create includes 
a Family Wealth Legacy component. And that 
is actually the type of asset your loved ones will 
probably treasure most.

Dedicated to your family’s health, wealth, and 
happiness,

A local attorney and father, Marc Garlett is on a 
mission to help parents protect what they love most. 
His office is located at 49 S. Baldwin Ave., Ste. G, 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Schedule an appointment 
to sit down and talk about ensuring a legacy of love 
and financial security for your family by calling 
626.587.3058 or visit www.GarlettLaw.com for more 
information.


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