You're going to die.
Here's the homework.

The 31 things your family needs you to have done. Every box explained, free, at mortl.com/checklist

The Paperwork

Legal Documents

Write or update your will
Consider a revocable living trust
Set up a durable financial power of attorney
Set up a healthcare power of attorney / proxy
Write an advance directive / living will
Review and update all beneficiary designations
Nominate a guardian for minor children, if applicable

The Money

Financial & Accounts

Create a master list of all financial accounts
Document all insurance policies
Document all debts and obligations
Review TOD/POD options for eligible accounts
Document the location of any safe deposit box and who has access
Consider pre-planning funeral arrangements and funding

Your Body

Medical & Health

Record your organ and tissue donation decision
Document your current medical history
Create a current medications list
Discuss DNR or POLST-type medical orders with your care team, if applicable
Document your wishes for body disposition

Your Digital Footprint

Digital Life

Set up a password manager and an emergency access plan
Plan for your primary email accounts
Document your social media accounts and your wishes for them
Create a secure plan for cryptocurrency holdings
List recurring subscriptions and auto-payments
Document digital assets with monetary value

The Human Part

Personal & Family

Choose and talk to your executor or personal representative
Organize and document the location of important physical documents
Document your funeral and memorial wishes in writing
Write a letter of instruction for your executor
Talk with the people who may need to act
Make arrangements for pets
Write an ethical will or legacy letter, if you want to

Pulse boxes first. They're the ones that keep strangers from making your decisions.

Stick it on the fridge. Send it to your dad.

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