Depends on how your family deal with your decisions! In my case as I don't have children I had separate conversations with the people I wanted to appoint as Executors of my Will and name in the Powers of Attorney. I told them what my wishes were in connection with my health (and where I hide the key to the safe!)
In your case I think nibbles and a few bottles of wine might help. Will they be happy you are leaving everything to them or unhappy that you have decided to leave it all to the local dogs home!
Again in my case I told them that I intended spending everything and then pop my clogs when nothing is left - leaving them with the bills 
MrDog and myself have invited out DS and DD round tonight for a fun evening to discuss the Wills we are having drawn up and the Lasting Powers of Attorney (both Financial and Health & Welfare).
Has anyone else experience of having this discussion with their family? 
What is the etiquette? Do we provide drinks and nibbles or sit around a table?
All advice gratefully received.
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