One of the more emotional parts of my job as an estate planning and probate attorney is sitting with someone who has lost a loved one. Sure, I have plenty of experience in helping them navigate the legal process — especially if there are any loose ends to tie up. And I want them to know they can absolutely place that responsibility on me. But like them, I, too, have grieved unimaginable loss. And my heart aches for anyone dealing with such tragedy.
When you have lost someone important in your life, whether it be a spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, or family friend, it’s OK to feel how you feel. It’s also OK to express your feelings, fears, and insecurities with your estate planning attorney. We genuinely care about what happens next and will use our expertise and compassion to make that process easier.
Losing a loved one is never easy. But hopefully, this collection of meaningful quotes can offer some comfort.
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” — Helen Keller.
“Those we love never truly leave us. There are
things that death cannot touch.” — Jack Thorne.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” — Richard Puz.
“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” — Emily Dickinson
“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” — Unknown.
“Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.” — J.K. Rowling.
“The darker the night, the brighter the stars, the deeper the grief, the closer is God.” — Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
“Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow. But this same necessity of loving heals them.” — Leo Tolstoy.
“May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.” — Julie Hebert.
“Angels are always near to those who are grieving. To whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God.” — Unknown.
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Having a plan for the future is the most important gift you can give yourself and your family. Granted, none of us will ever know for sure what is around every corner in life. And just thinking about the what-ifs — what if I were to die or become incapacitated tomorrow; what if my child with special needs has no one to care for her; what if all my “stuff” isn’t passed onto the right people — can be overwhelming. But having a plan that accounts for your family’s unique circumstances, puts your affairs in order, has concrete solutions to your concerns, lays out your wishes and goals, and protects your family’s future provides peace of mind for the road ahead.
Caitlyn Ashley Law in Denton, Texas, will counsel you on which documents are best suited for your needs and ensure they are flexible enough to meet your changing needs for years to come.