The ABA checklist for family heirs

By Sally Balch Hurme

Subjects: Inheritance and succession, Interitance and succession, Wills, wills, Estate planning

Description: One of the kindest things you can do for your family is to spare them needless frustrations and stressful decisions at the time of your death. Many people live together for 50 years without discussing their wishes regarding life support, organ donations, funeral or memorial services, and burial or cremation. Without meaning to do so, they leave many distressing decisions for their loved ones. You can make your own death easier on your family and significant others by simply deciding on and recording your own preferences and this book is designed to help you every step of the way. The ABA Checklist for Family Heirs is a wonderful tool for anyone needing assistance in organizing information for heirs. The book, which comes complete with a CD of documents that can be modified according to your needs, includes the following checklists: personal history; family history; insurance; benefits for survivors; banking and savings; investments; real estate; debts; wills and trusts; and final wishes. These records can be of great interest and value to you during your lifetime and can provide a sense of great freedom. The greatest satisfaction will be in knowing that if anything happens to you, you will be providing an invaluable resource for your heirs with your notes, your wishes, and the information in this book.