This is a work in progress
I’m building a website and a book, about my experience – well, handling stuff that had to be done when someone dies. I learned that we can do our heir a lot of good by preparing things for them. And a bonus, we can do ourselves a lot of good while we are at it.
I expect to have the site up and running within a week or two (Today is March 21, 2025)
We hate talking about death and dying but thinking about it now can reward ourselves as well as our heirs.
This started as a project to benefit heirs dealing with all that has to be done when a loved one is gone. It was quickly apparent that getting my affairs in order benefits me right now. One benefit is saving money, as I noticed some auto-debit arrangements, money automatically taken from my bank account or changed to my credit card for subscriptions I didn’t recall subscribing. Another is reminding me to improve security with two-factor passwords.
When anyone passes away, their survivors have a lot to do – and it isn’t fun. Funeral arrangements, bills to pay, property to dispose of, legal obligations. If we have our affairs in order, all of these unpleasantries will be much easier for whoever is tasked with handling them. I know. I’ve been there, done that.
Bank Accounts – have you heard about POD?
Investments – have you heard about TOD?
Furniture
Collectables
Books
Treasures
Will put photo of court here
Wills
Trusts