Based on the traffic reports on the 400 every week, there are a great number of families preparing for trips up to the family cottage.  Over the past few months, we have been getting into conversations about cottages, and they have now expanded to include much more than what was on the barbecue this past weekend (which was delicious). Whether you own a cottage, or will eventually inherit one, an open dialogue is important.  There’s no argument here – the following problems are all nice to have! There are many things to consider in any plan that involves family and different generations, but perhaps the most difficult is just starting the conversation.  This is a very awkward subject for some families, where Children may feel especially uneasy opening up this subject with their parents, but it’s in everyone’s best interest to deal with any issues early on. In fact, many parents find ...