Organizing Your Life - for Others

Dealing with our eventual death is not something that anyone really wants to think about. But it is really important and something that everyone needs to do.

Being organized and leaving your family in a position where they know what you want and where all of your important documents are - is a gift. At a time when everyone is emotionally devastated - not  having to worry about trying to find things - is one less thing they have to worry about.

Losing someone always makes people think about their own life and always makes people uneasy.

So - do what needs to be done - for your family - and get your life and your important papers organized.

Do you have a will?

Do you have a "living will" ? 

Do you have a "power of attorney"?

Where is it kept?  Who knows about it?

Does someone have the contact information for your lawyer and doctors?  What about your insurance company and any insurance policies?

Does someone know where you bank and your bank account numbers?

What about a list of people to call - to be notified?  Having a list - with phone numbers - makes it easier for someone to let people know what's going on.

Keeping a record of all of the above information in one place is essential.  It might take a little bit of time to get all of the information in one place - but your family will be very appreciative in a very stressful time.

Another important thing to consider is your online presence. If you bank online - or pay bills online - do you have a list of passwords so that someone can close all of the accounts - or continue to pay your bills - such as mortgage payments, utility bills - until such time that you no longer need them.

Do yourself and your family a huge favor - organize your life. It will make things easier on everyone.



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