“What-if” Planning Blog
Top Myths and Mistakes of Advance Directives
Think your loved ones will automatically know your healthcare wishes? Not so fast. Discover common misconceptions and mistakes people make when it comes to advance directives and how you can avoid them.
In this blog, I share the emotional story of my wife Kris and the regrets I carry. Don’t leave your family guessing—start the conversation today.
Overcoming Procrastination – How Families Can Start End-of-Life Planning Today
Don’t wait until it’s too late—start your family’s end-of-life planning today! Whether you’re a young stay-at-home parent or an adult child of aging parents, now is the time to protect your loved ones, save money, and gain peace of mind. Learn the essential steps to secure your family’s future, including starting conversations, evaluating your current plans, and booking estate planning consultations. Take action now to avoid leaving your family vulnerable.
Talking to Reluctant Parents About End-of-Life Planning: Tips for Adult Children
Starting the conversation about end-of-life planning with your parents can be tough, especially when they don’t want to talk about it. In this post, we share practical strategies to help you navigate these sensitive discussions, from asking simple questions to leading by example. By encouraging them to prepare their affairs now, you’ll be giving both them and your family peace of mind for the future
Life Insurance: What, Who, Where, When, Why and How Much
Life insurance should be a top priority in your planning for the future, especially for younger families with children still living at home.
Avoid a Family Scavenger Hunt: How to Keep End-of-Life Documents Safe and Accessible
When it comes to end-of-life planning, one of the most important steps you can take is ensuring your documents are both safe and accessible.
Life’s Last To-Do List: Communicating End-of-Life Plans with Your Children
Once you’ve created your end-of-life plans, it’s important to inform your children.
Creating a Will: The First Step in Protecting Your Family’s Future
Creating a will is a great first step in protecting your family's future against the unthinkable.
Top 10 Reasons Every Stay-At-Home Parent Must Take Charge of the Family’s End-of-Life Plan
The top 10 reasons every stay-at-home parent should make sure their family has a what-if-the-breadwinning-partner-doesn’t-make-it-home-tonight plan.
Top 10 Resources and Tips to Keep Your Tribe In the Know: Mastering updates on your loved one’s illness
When a loved one faces a life-altering diagnosis, the burning question on everyone's mind is, 'How can we help?' Discover 10 powerful tips and resources to keep family and friends updated on the journey towards healing.
What He Didn’t Say Before Dying is Breaking our Hearts: Talking about dating and remarriage before one of you dies
Of all the conversations to have with your spouse as you prepare your end-of-life plans and wishes, the topic of remarriage may be the trickiest. And the unfortunate challenge is that you may not know the difficulty of that conversation until one of you faces life without the other.
Caskets or Cauldrons? Unveiling the Quirky World of Final Resting Places
What to do with a body when you or your loved one crosses over to the great beyond? We dive into the age-old debate of burial vs. cremation and explore a few other intriguing options that have popped up in recent years.
How Hurricanes Answer the Question, “Should I Have an End-of-Life Plan?”
Tropical storm Hilary hitting California is a reminder that disasters can strike anywhere at any time. It should also serve as motivation to have our affairs in order through end-of-life planning to protect family members from unnecessary hardships when an accident or illness impacts your family.