End of Life Issues

The trauma that arises on facing end of life decisions that affect entire families, is enormous. It is amazing that familes live through that time and stay together.

The lack of preplanning is pervasive and people have ignored the following issues tha are so vital to the survivors:

• Inheritance, including trusts and wills
• Funeral issues
• Resuscitation issues
• Bereavement issues
• Finance and family survivorship
• Hospice issues
• How to speak to your family about these issues prior to death
• What to do with the house once there is only one member living there?
• How to avoid battles over ‘who gets what’?

Caring.com is a great resource to help you navigate end-of-life issues with a loved one.