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[patbz]

Think this a great way to open an important conversation with loved ones.  I have all my ducks in a row (trust, living will, Suzi Orman organizer etc) and have since I was 59.  DH had his first heart attack at 36 (only a couple of years after we married) and I almost lost him.  What kept me up that first night was that I had no idea about his final wishes, not even a will.  As soon as he got out of the hospital we fixed that issue (he didn't need any convincing).  Since I was my parents executrix, and dealt with their final 13 years from across the country, DH and I  bought Long term Care while we were in our 50s.  This issue needs to be talked about with your loved ones early and often.

[shell garden]

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@esmerelda wrote:

@shell gardenIt's also published under Peace of Mind Planner.  Better?

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@esmerelda....actually, I do like that better.  

[MickD]

I think the title has a touch of whimsy that would make it comforting for the loved ones to approach and look through.  How many of us have cursed, cried, sobbed......and laughed all within nanoseconds when we've mourned a loved one....all while sorting through his/her important papers and belongings?

I for one would appreciate an organizer like this.

[KathyM23]

The idea is a very good one, but I didn't like the title.  I have done something much simplier but similar.  I have a Letter of Intent listing investments, insurance, where important paperwork such as my Will, etc. is located.  As for my wishes when I leave this world for the next, I don't really know or care what would be best and it doesn't matter to me.  Whatever makes it easiest for DH is OK with me  My address book contains contact information for friends and the few family remaining.  Conrtact info for insurance, etc. is in the Letter of Intent.  I can update the word document as needed and print in a minute. 

I thnk that going through a book like this would make DH feel worse than just reading a Letter of Intent as he already knows what it says.  It's purpose is just so the info is handy.

[cbrite]

Well..........there is no one to read that book for me....not 1 single person. I wish my family had that tho........what a mess it's made for my heart. It's scary to be honest. I don't want to croak alone. And I worry who will take my animal's urns....I love them so much. The few people I know are buzzards...sitting on the side line waiting... and would never read that book anyway, let alone follow my desires. (Sorry for the reference to buzzards as I love all animals)

[cbrite]

@Desertdi I just paid my property tax so I'm good for the moment... hugs

[kitcat51]

Practical & I like the title, it's simple & to the point. For those who are bothered by it, put a sticker over it...My Final Gift.

[KathyPet]

I have such difficulty understanding people who post here that they have absolutely no one to handle their final affairs.  if you don’t have any family or don’t like the family you do have that’s one thing but no friends?  SEriously?  Who has no friends?  That is seriously sad.

[Lindsays Grandma]

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@Sooner wrote:

The book is tacky.  Leaving behind all needed information is the only responsible thing to do. 

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I am confused.  In one hand you say the book is tacky and in the other you say leaving behind all the needed information is the only responsible thing to do.  Since the book gives all the needed information, which I am sure covers everything, why call it tacky?

[chrystaltree]

Seems practical to me but not something I'd give to someone as a gift.