Nagging or Necessity?

Problem: Is it possible to change the mind of a husband who refuses to make an estate plan?

- Myron Friesen

I've been wanting my husband to get an estate plan done since we were 50 years old. Now we are 65, and my husband is still dragging his feet. He says that I can quit nagging him, but it bothers me, knowing we have a nice farm and three children. I don't want to be a nag, but I want this estate planning done! Our son and grandson, who farm with us, would like to have a plan in place, but they hesitate to rock the boat. What can I do?

- From G.T., via email

Solution:

Well, G.T., nagging has a negative sound to it, kind of like dripping water. Maybe we can just call it “persistent requesting.”