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What belongs in the letter of intent with your will, not in the will itself: funeral wishes, passwords, and personal messages to the people you love.
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Funeral Wishes Template: The 12 Decisions to Get Right
A funeral wishes template covering the 12 decisions a funeral home will ask your family, in order, with plain wording for each one to…
Three quick questions. No sign-up, no judgement, just a clearer picture of where your plan stands today.
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The End-of-Life Planner, Field by Field: What Goes Where
An end of life planner has more boxes than answers. Here's what each field asks and what a solid answer looks like,…
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The Parent Emergency Folder: Important Documents Checklist for Aging Parents
An important documents checklist for aging parents: the permissions, account numbers, and details to gather now, while you can still ask them…
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How to Find Your Parent’s Online Accounts and Passwords
You don't need your parent's passwords. Learn how to find a parent's online accounts, use Google and Apple's tools, and ask without…
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How to Talk to Parents About Dividing Belongings
How to talk to parents about dividing belongings without sounding greedy: simple openers that show you care about their wishes, not just…
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How to Ask a Parent to Write a Legacy Letter (Gently)
Not sure how to ask a parent to write a legacy letter? Here's how to bring it up gently, what to include,…
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How to Plan a Funeral With No Instructions From Mom or Dad
How to plan a funeral with no instructions: what to decide first, who legally has the final say, and how to get…
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The Story Behind Family Heirlooms Matters More Than the Price
Learn how to document the story behind family heirlooms with a simple note that names who owned each piece, why it mattered,…
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Fighting Over Inheritance Items? How to Stop the Spiral
Already fighting over inheritance items? Steps to pause the dispute, name what hurts, and bring in a neutral party before it splits…
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What to Do When Someone Dies: The First Hours, Days and Weeks
A calm, step-by-step guide for the first hours, days and weeks after a death: who to call, the funeral home, death certificates,…