Preparing for Your Inevitable Demise
A Few Things You Should Have in Order Before You Go. We plan a trip and make sure we have everything we need like tickets, schedules, clothing and necessities packed, car gassed up, etc. The same should be true when we depart for the last time. My mother passed a year and a half ago. She was 93. She had all her business in order: an updated will , a living will , power of attorney representative including a healthcare power of attorney . She also had paid-up insurance, her funeral arrangements made and pre-paid with the funeral home. As difficult as her passing was, I was at peace knowing she was at peace and all the above was in order for her final journey. Getting Ready for the Trip Although a person can prepare their own will, it's better to employ an attorney and have them prepare several other documents: Standard Will - creating a will is the smartest way to stay in control over who gets what of your property, who will administer your estate, and who will s