Preparing for the future - just in case
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
Rockingham, Australia
October 15, 2019 6:46pm CST
About a week ago, we purchased a digital version of a booklet called ‘Just in Case – Think Ahead’. The author, Heidi Wyeth, wrote it after she lost her husband very suddenly. She realised there was a need for a comprehensive guide as to what to do to leave your affairs in some sort of order so that whoever had to deal with your estate could do so with less problems and stress than might otherwise be the case.
There are numerous tables and charts to fill in which details all the information the executor of your estate will need. There are extensive lists of the sorts of documents, vital and less so, that you might want to keep together so they’re easily accessible.
There are spaces to document your wishes as regards your funeral service, arrangements for your pets, special requests, etc.
Having purchased a digital version, information regarding our passwords, account numbers and other details can be safely kept in the document.
Now all we have to do is get around to filling in all the details.
The photo is my favourite Nepalese photo of Lake Fewa. I haven't been there but Vince took the photo.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
16 Oct 19
It is something we all have to think about, I think its great be sure to tell someone where this is, so they can follow it.
I absolutely LOVE this photo, Sell me a copy please!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
16 Oct 19
It is a practical thing to do which will make it easier for the surviving family member on what to do; saves some arguments, etc.
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@rebelann (112870)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Oct 19
I love that photo, it's stunning.
I don't have any heirs so when I pass this will all go to the government of the state of TX and I really don't care if they any problems, it won't affect me while I live and I'm betting my ghost won't give a hoot.
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@rebelann (112870)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Oct 19
Actually we're all in the same age group and I'm the healthiest of the bunch @JudyEv Carol has diabetes, Hank has bipolar depression and suffers from war injuries, Linda is diabetic. I'm the only one that doesn't take a lot of medications.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
16 Oct 19
a very useful book 'ndeed! i've been tryin' to get the hubs to sit down'n lets make our wills, get health directives done, etc. he refuses...
i jest love that pic!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
16 Oct 19
@JudyEv same here, such's gotta go through probate. which can such the estate dry if'n certain folks 've the desire to do so. so glad y'all've that part tended, hon.
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@snowy22315 (180660)
• United States
18 Oct 19
That sounds like a very useful thing to do.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
17 Oct 19
That is a great photo! 
That book can be very useful and helpful.
That book can be very useful and helpful.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct 19
It makes sense really, especially if you are getting older.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 19
Its like an unlovable thing to do but we can't evade this. And planning and doing this is certainly one of the best thing to do while we are still alive and aware.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Oct 19
No one really likes to talk about such things but as we get older we do need to address these issues.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
16 Oct 19
It is a good thing to do. It makes things easier for the person who is left behind to deal with it.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe Vince has been executor several times and there can be a lot of work involved if things aren't just so.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
20 Oct 19
@JudyEv very true. It is a difficult task.
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@Starkinds (32712)
• India
16 Oct 19
beautiful picture I think it's morning scene
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Oct 19
The photo is one of my favourite sunset photos. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@LadyDuck (471494)
• Switzerland
16 Oct 19
Our Wills have been signed, we have written down what we want that has to be done after we go. I hope I forgot nothing, I still have to be sure that my husband writes down all his passwords, I already did and he knows where they are stored... if he remembers.
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