Nearly half of Americans say they would rely on family or friends to carry out their wishes about end-of-life care, but most have never told anyone exactly what those wishes are. Poor or no planning regarding the management of final affairs can result in a gut-wrenching and painful time for family members – often breeding and fueling long-running family feuds.

The most important aspects of life planning and end of life preparation should begin well before entering the final stages of our lives. Knowing the right questions to ask and having the nerve to ask them are areas where experienced mediators and facilitators can be invaluable.

• Who will take care of me if I’m incapacitated?
• What kind of treatment do I want? What don’t I want?
• Who will make decisions if I can’t?
• Where do I want to die?
• What kind of funeral services do I want?
• Who will inherit from me?
• Where are my critical documents going to be kept?
• What kinds of documents will my family need to accommodate my wishes?

Many more emotional questions involving elder care, financial arrangements, conservatorships need to be determined so you can be assured that your family knows and will fulfill your wishes. Life planning should begin while in good health and sound mind.

The LTM Group can be helpful in facilitating these family discussions, asking the right questions, monitoring emotions, mediating differences of opinion. Please contact us if you would like our help with senior solutions.

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