Have you thought about end-of-life decisions?

Bretrick

Bretrick

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Perth Western Australia
Though many of you will have made decisions about your end.
I have started to think about end-of-life decisions lately.
I may only be 63 but so many people die "early".
I have nothing in place at the moment. No will, no care instructions, no plan on what happens if I become incapacitated.
Nothing in place regarding internment.
I have no one I have confided in about these issues.
I think it is time I talk to my GP to get some advice about these important issues.
 

Yes, even down to not buying a home when we moved to Mo so my kids wouldn't have the headache of repairs prior
to selling (always something isn't there) and the hassle of it.
Gave them keepsakes already that each has treasured over the years also so the right ones get their wishes.
I don't want any bickering over who gets what. DNR, signed and notarized, last wishes written out plain and clear.
Each son got copies of it all so they all know ahead of time.
I am sure something will pop up that I can't foresee but at least it may be minor. I don't have a fortune so things
should be as easy as they make it after it's all done.
The only just for me thing is if I am in ICU, only my sons and DH are to enter. Those are the last faces I want to see if I can.
There are reasons for this after my experience with the night I died twice and the actions/words of the others who were present.

I feel like I have it covered, it's up to them when that time comes.
 

Yes , we’ve got advance care derivatives our long term G P and well as our lawyer who has our wills has a copy
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/pa...ative-care/advance-care-directive?language=en

Why an advance care directive is important​

Making an advance care directive is an important part of advanced care planning

It is impossible to know what will happen in the future concerning your health. And you might have firm ideas about how you want to live the rest of your life.

In a crisis your loved ones may find it difficult to decide what treatment is best for you. An advance care directive will help everyone know what you would want ….if you can’t tell them.
 
Yes, a Will, POA and Medical POA, Medical Directive, cemetery plot, paid up funeral home plan and cemetery plot, life insurance. My cousin will be the beneficiary and adminsitrator and has been give little information, but has the password to my computer where there is a file that lists everything he needs to know including bank accounts, where to find hard copy documents, etc., and copies are on file with the attorney in event of fire. Bank accounts are POD or have beneficiary designations. All notes and documents are updated when / if anything changes.
 
Yes, we both have wills that include POA for medical and leave the estate to one or the other. If we both should die, it all goes to my beloved SIL. However, she was recently treated for breast cancer (cancer free now) so it is always advisable to continually review all circumstances. I have a wonderful BIL but he has no clue how to manage money so I'm not sure who would be next in line. I have no siblings or close relatives. We may leave it all to our nieces/nephew.
 
Yes, it's time for you to TCB...Bretrick. And your right....over the last few years, my son has lost more friends than I have (he's 57)! I've updated my will and living will, revised my brokerage beneficiary designations and given my son (who has POA), oldest grandson and Honorary Daughter verbal instructions on my wishes. I also created a document to share with them that has instructions as to what will need to be handled and who to contact, but I reviewed it just yesterday and several revisions need to be made.

Several years ago I chose and paid for my cemetery plot because a friend in the business told me how much prices were rising. When I finished paying for the plot, I decided to also pay for the opening and closing fee. Yep, they get ya coming and going! My parents did that and it made it so much easier when my mother passed (my father predeceased her).
 
Bretrick said:
Though many of you will have made decisions about your end.
I have started to think about end-of-life decisions lately.
I may only be 63 but so many people die "early".
I have nothing in place at the moment. No will, no care instructions, no plan on what happens if I become incapacitated.
Nothing in place regarding internment.
I have no one I have confided in about these issues.
I think it is time I talk to my GP to get some advice about these important issues.
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Four things are very important - medical guardianship, a valid will, power of attorney and instructions for end of life care and funeral arrangements.

Make an inventory of your financial assets. Think who of your family or friends would be capable of making decisions for your care should you become incapacitated. Do the same for potential executors of your will.

A solicitor will be more useful in helping you than your GP.

If these things are set in place, you can be confident that you have done all that you can for now, so you can relax and get on with living.

I would avoid the Public Guardian's Office if at all possible. They take ages to finalise estates, all the while extracting fees.

Diva has made some very valid points.
 
I prepaid my funeral a few years ago.

I have named beneficiaries on my investment accounts, to avoid probate and simplify the transfer.

I still need to decide who I could name to act on a durable medical power of attorney, a financial power of attorney, and as an executor to settle my residual estate, close up my apartment and literally turn out the lights. 😉🤭😂
 

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