It's Important to Share Your Final Wishes Now With Those You Love
Right at Home of Central New Jersey Has Some Suggestions On How to Do That
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Dealing with the death of someone we love is one of the most stressful and overwhelming things we can ever go through. Because most of us don't like to think about death, we avoid having conversations with our families about it and what we they need to know and what we would like them to do.
But having this important conversation now can be very useful and can avoid conflicts, problems and hurt feelings after you pass. The more information you can provide to your family now, the better it will be for them. Here are some things Right at Home of Central New Jersey suggests.
- If you have a will, please let your loved ones know where it is located and who the executor/executrix is so that person can be prepared about the duties you're asking them to handle. (And, of course, if you don't have a will, now is the time to have one prepared for you. Dying without a will could mean that some of your assets will be disbursed in ways that may not be what you want).
- If you have children under the age of 18, please make sure you designate a legal guardian for them (after you've made sure the person you want to be their guardian is willing and able to take on that role). Tell that person any specific things you want them to know about how you want your children brought up (schooling, religion, etc.) and what type of financial arrangements you have made for their care.
- If you have specific desires or wishes for your funeral or memorial service, it's best to let your family members know that. While dealing with death can be overwhelmingly emotional, having your wishes known can make the process a little easier. There are a number of websites like Five Wishes and Parting Wishes that can help you document all of it. (Vincent Burke, a former Right at Home of Central New Jersey client and the father of our social media manager, Ellen, had completed the Five Wishes document and Ellen and her family were able to do all the things he wanted because her father had taken the time to let them know.)
- There are also books on Amazon and the AARP website that help you gather into one place all the information your family needs to know regarding your financial information, your health care preferences and other vital things they need to know.
Taking these steps now can be a true gift to your family. By documenting your wishes, showing them where your important documents are and letting them know what you want, you can help ease some of the stress that can occur when people have not made decisions or have not documented or shared those decisions with their loved ones.
Right at Home of Central New Jersey is always searching for ways to help our clients and their families deal with the everyday stresses of life. We hope this information will be helpful to you and your family.
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