It’s the time of year when family and friends gather around a table piled high with favorite foods — and sometimes fraught conversations. The stories shared in these moments often become the memories we cherish most, and they can even spark reflections on the legacy we want to leave. If politics and religion are off the table, try these questions to get dialogue flowing across generations at your holiday meal.

Before the snow starts flying, most of us take care of the practical things — cleaning out the garden, closing up the cabin, stashing away the lawn furniture. The cooler temps and falling leaves provide the perfect nudge to get organized before winter sets in.

It’s also an ideal time to do a quick check-up on something you might not think about very often: your estate plan.

A collaborative postnuptial agreement — a contract made after marriage outlining how assets and responsibilities will be handled in the event of divorce or death — can be a proactive tool to protect both parties and bring clarity to the relationship.

A cohabitation agreement—when executed properly—is a legally binding document that can provide clarity and protection for couples moving in together or signing their first lease or mortgage paperwork together.