For anyone with children: please, PLEASE set up a will and other key documents in case something should happen to you.

As someone whose parent very recently passed away, I cannot stress how frustrating and stressful it has been trying to handle my father’s assets without these sort of things being done beforehand. And I feel like I’m not able to begin really grieving his death because my mind and time is consumed with trying to get this all figured out.

I know it can be hard facing your own mortality, but don’t put it off. And for anyone with parents, try to get them to do these things.

Okay, that’s all.

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FoxyGoddess · 51-55, F

I have been keeping my kids invilved in these things as well. I am open and honest about end of life care, organ donation and anything else that they may have to deal with. I want my passing to be as easy on them as possible so they can do what they need to, whatever that is.

It's important to discuss these things with your kids so they know what to do when the time comes. If you don't prepare them, it just makes it harder for them.

I intend to let them see the will and everything. They have been able to give me their input as to what they would prefer and I have no reason not to take any of that into consideration.

Nothing about the end of your lofe should be a secret to those who will be required to deal with your aftermath. It should always be an open and honest conversation with them.

brainrapist · 31-35, F

@FoxyGoddess they’ll be extremely grateful that you’re so prepared. I don’t hold any of this against my dad, but it has made things more difficult.