What belongs on an end-of-life planning checklist beyond a will?
Consider incapacity instruments (POA / representation agreements), location of original instruments, digital asset instructions, and care conversations—distinct from but complementary to testamentary dispositions.
End-of-life planning is broader than distributing property. It often includes naming substitute decision-makers for finances and personal care, recording where originals of deeds and policies are kept, and telling trusted people how to reach your professionals.
Many families also discuss organ donation, preferred care settings, and what “quality of life” means to them. Writing these preferences down—even informally—can reduce disagreement later.
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