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ReviewsFraser covers the topics you'd expect--documents and records, health and medical care; finances--but she also touches on things that might never cross your mind--pets, computers, TVs and other electronics, your favorite things. And that is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.... When I'm Gone makes it easy to gather our information and our thoughts without becoming morbid. It assists readers to think about what's important to them and determine what arrangements still need to be made. The lighthearted, whimsical illustrations help when dealing with such a sensitive subject. It will also help your loved ones...when the time comes., Fraser covers the topics you'd expect--documents and records, health and medical care; finances--but she also touches on things that might never cross your mind--pets, computers, TVs and other electronics, your favorite things And that is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg When I'm Gone makes it easy to gather our information and our thoughts without becoming morbid It assists readers to think about what's important to them and determine what arrangements still need to be made The lighthearted, whimsical illustrations help when dealing with such a sensitive subject It will also help your loved ones when the time comes, Buy this book for yourself, and leave it behind for someone you love. Fraser covers the topics you'd expect--documents and records, health and medical care; finances--but she also touches on things that might never cross your mind--pets, computers, TVs and other electronics, your favorite things. And that is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.... When I'm Gone makes it easy to gather our information and our thoughts without becoming morbid. It assists readers to think about what's important to them and determine what arrangements still need to be made. The lighthearted, whimsical illustrations help when dealing with such a sensitive subject. It will also help your loved ones...when the time comes.
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Introduction 1 Important People 2 Documents and Records 3 Legal Advice 4 Health and Medical Care 5 Children and Other Dependents 6 Pets 7 Finances 8 Property 9 Home Maintenance 10 Vehicles and Motorized Tools 11 Computers, TVs and Other Electronics 12 Your Favorite Things 13 Personal History 14 So Far Away 15 And in the End Acknowledgments Selected Reading Index
SynopsisPreparation for loved ones for when you are just not there. All too often, parents, mates or other family members die or go away suddenly without leaving important banking information, house and car maintenance records, PIN numbers, the location of keys, codes, phone numbers, addresses and so much more. Everyone wants to be more methodical in keeping such records and instructions, and Kathleen Fraser provides the guidebook to make it easy for those left behind. Elegantly designed and tastefully illustrated, When I'm Gone is a practical fill-in record book and resource manual to help loved ones better handle all the little details of life when someone dies or is away for extended periods because of debilitating illness or other reasons. This book provides a place to give instructions not only concerning wills, funeral arrangements, insurance, lawyers and last wishes, but also about all the day-to-day details of the household. This book includes useful information and space to write in notes on: Key contacts and the location of important documents, including wills and powers of attorney Medical care and advance medical directives (living wills) Setting up trusts and choosing guardians for children and other dependents Care of pets Finances and property Maintenance of homes and vehicles Access to and operation of computers Instructions for favorite belongings, from family heirlooms to the old set of golf clubs. This is the practical guide to the essential data that anyone left behind, including any executor of a new estate, would love to find in a handy place.