Completing a home inventory is the first step in estate planning. It also brings an immense sense of relief.

Award-winning journalist and Reuters contributor Chris Taylor wrote an insightful article titled, "The Last Taboo: Why nobody talks about money." In it, Chris states that “44% of Americans point to personal finances as the most challenging chat anyone can possibly have.” So what’s going on here? Why are family members so frightened to talk to each other about family financial planning and inheritance? Is it a family trait of silence? Is it fear of being taken advantage of,