Paperwork is JUST A PART of Death Planning
When you die, how do you be sure your wishes are followed?
In late January, Larry King died from sepsis. He had his paperwork in order and had spoken about death to loved ones. However, he did not talk to enough people.
That alone was not enough. The link below
takes you to an article that unveils that he had made a newer handwritten will. His wife (he was in the throws of a long divorce) disputes that validity of the penned will. A battle now ensues.
You should have as much legal paperwork completed as you can. However, confirming your wishes with loved ones is really important. Making changes to paperwork is encouraged. Tell loved ones about changes.
Live every day to the fullest. Believe you will live forever. Be prepared for death if you don't get forever. Planning is a good thing. Plans and paperwork should be changed as life changes.
Again, do you have:
living will (advance directive)
durable power of attorney (for health care and financial too)
funeral/final plans
living trust/will
portable medical order
AND have you considered:
beneficiary plans
notes about your care and feeding wishes
writing love notes to loved ones that they are given when you die
a list of passwords and/or key secrets
also
We have countless jokes online and in person about nonstop phone calls at all hours begging you to extend your car warranty - even when you don't own a car! But we don't talk about death. AND we all have death in common!
You don't have to discuss death daily. Yet you need to face that we all will die. Give yourself a rest sometimes but remember that each day is precious.
Death comes easier to those who have lived a meaningful and passionate life. This urges you to live your best life. Follow your dreams. Find your calling. Don't be ordinary.