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Guests are asked to bring food and beverages that remind them of a loved one who has passed. They begin with introductions, which is followed by reviewing a document she calls the \u201cGood to Go\u201d Departure File that takes them through highly specific details of necessary decisions.The topics covered range from where they want their property to go, to who should make decisions for them when they are incapacitated. These are not legal documents but a way to help clarify in a supportive setting what the participant\u2019s wishes are.However, some of the questions are thought provoking such as those she refers to as the \u201csonic will.\u201d Do you want the television on while you are waiting for family members to gather at your bedside? What songs do you want to be played on your deathbed, or at your funeral?Pickard learned the necessity for this kind of planning the hard way, when her mother died unexpectedly several years ago. Pickard had to become a detective to locate the will and figure out what to do with her mother\u2019s remains and assets. It took two years to settle the estate and then she was faced with her grandmother\u2019s death followed by her father\u2019s death. The experiences turned her into an evangelist for advanced planning and she began hosting the parties.Not everyone is comfortable with this type of upbeat approach. In some cases, people respond the way they do because they believe making a will and estate plan means they will die. Pickard\u2019s response? \u201cWriting this stuff down, isn\u2019t going to make you die!\u201dPutting your estate plan in order, along with a letter to your loved ones expressing what you would like, is a great kindness to those you leave behind.An estate planning attorney can advise you in creating an estate plan that fits your specific circumstances.Reference: NPR Weekend Edition Saturday (May 26, 2018) “One Woman Helps Others Make Sure End-of-Life Planning is \u2018Good to Go\u2019”For more information on elder law, asset preservation and estate planning, please visit my estate planning website."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.amorusolaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Program Helps Get Your Affairs in Order","item":"https:\/\/www.amorusolaw.com\/blog\/program-helps-get-your-affairs-in-order-greenwich-ct-new-york-ny\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]