If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
Dealing With the Stress of Eldercare
Frustration is an emotion that those caring for their aged loved ones often experience, but it's only one of many such emotions. Resentment, anger, and grief are other emotions that caregivers feel. You might feel resentment at all of the changes in your life - anger from feeling helpless to stop ... READ the POST
What Happens When You Die
After you depart, there's a lot that needs to be done. Having the Yup I'm Dead...Now What Planner will help guide your loved ones through the days, weeks and months following your departure. Still wondering what happens when you depart? The checklist below covers everything that will happen from ... READ the POST
Everything Baby Boomers Need to Know About Estate Planning
Don't have an up-to-date estate plan? You're not alone. More than 70 percent of Americans don't, including more than half of all baby boomers. That's why we're sharing our best tips for creating one. 1. Everyone needs an estate plan. These are critical documents that everyone—rich or poor, young or ... READ the POST
Day 5
Medical Information Welcome to Day 5! Today you will compile your Medical Information. If you have the Yup I’m Dead…Now What? Book, you can find it in Chapter 4. In this Chapter, you will not not only identify your Medical History, but will record information about documents ... READ the POST
Estate Planning for Young Families
It’s a tough conversation for any parent to have: Do you know what would happen to your kids if you were to pass away? Who would be their primary caretaker? Would they have enough money for necessities, let alone college? The questions are numerous, and the answers aren’t easy. The topic is so ... READ the POST
