Household Matters
Know what to do and who does what
Know how to access information
Have phone numbers of who to call or to assist
Helps when one knows more than other when gone or travels
Know what to do and who does what
Know how to access information
Have phone numbers of who to call or to assist
Helps when one knows more than other when gone or travels
Plan future housing/caregiving
Use 5 Wishes
Minimize family disagreements or conflict
Have available in case someone is suddenly incapacitated
Wishes - What we think is not necessarily true
Plan the “Going Home Party”
the way you want it/easier on family
Have a trail for offspring
Expand contact info with additional family
Get greeted on your day
Know what others like
Keeps multiple schedules together
Don’t forget important events/dates
Save $ – travel
Don’t forget small things/important items
Outline both perspectives/kids/time away
Who is who?
Know what foods your kids should avoid
Ask now – After someone dies,
you can no longer ask
Know past medical history in family
Helps when you look at pictures
No more debates over dates
Leaving $ - know where does it go? To who?
Have a Budget
Where to find all the pieces of documents
Recording of what you have
In case of dementia
Know history of? Belonged to?
Who is/was the executor
Important Charities?
When to pay insurance/other bills
Know which banks/bank accounts
Minimize trauma when someone dies
Learn things about someone or an ancestor
Avoid incorrect or unclaimed insurance claims
Maybe something you were promised went to someone else
Rank assets when have to give away –
1) Someone wants 2) If no one else wants 3) Charity
There are personal stories about real people connected to every page.
Dr. Brian Kluth - Author