Death planning is emotionally taxing, but it is important for families and survivors.

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Your loved ones may not know your intentions until they are written down. It may be too late to wait for the will to be read or the estate plan to be executed.

So death planning allows a way for you to plan a dignified and meaningful — even splashy — way to exit, says an article in the New York Times. And it provides guidance to your loved ones.

Issues that need to be addressed include the possibility of medical disability. Who will make decisions if you are incapacitated? Do you want to be on life support?

You need to draft documents such as a durable power of attorney to specify who will make decisions for you if incapacitated. And you will need an advance directive to outline your wishes on end of life care.

What kind of burial do you want? Do you want to be an organ donor? Specify this information in your written directive. You can specify what kind of music you want played at your funeral or where you want to be buried or where you want your ashes scattered. You may want certain photos displayed or accomplishments mentioned in eulogies.

All this takes some advance planning but will make it easier on your loved ones and guarantee what kind of exit you want.

If you have questions about estate planning or elder law, feel free to call us for a consultation at (626) 696-3145.

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