Have you thought about end of life decisions?

I have started to think about end of life decisions lately.
I may only be 60 but so many people die "early".
I have nothing in place at the moment. No will, no care instructions, no plan on what happens if I become incapacitated.
Nothing in place regarding internment.
I am a registered organ donor but who would know that at the time of my death?
I have no one I have confided in about these issues.
I think it is time I talk to my GP to get some advice about these important issues.

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DoubleRings · 51-55, F

I kind of think about it. Also do not have a will or even a power of attorney in place. You’re right you cannot predict when that day will come. I’ve told my hubby what I wanted but he won’t remember anything.

In my area, a lawyer told me you can hand write a will and your wishes and it would be legal. It isn’t as secure as one made by a lawyer if anyone challenges it, but it’s good to have SOMEthing instead of nothing till you can get to a lawyer. Look into it.

SW-User

@DoubleRings true - There are also $20 will kits

The important thing is having it appropriately witnessed

DoubleRings · 51-55, F

@SW-User well the same lawyer told me there’s nothing better about the 20$ will kits compared to writing it yourself. The ideal scenario is to get to a lawyer and have it done properly. Otherwise it stands a considerable chance that if it is challenged, even if witnessed by anyone other than a lawyer, that it could be scrapped entirely by a court.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@DoubleRings There will be no one to contest my will. With no family left and never having married I will donate my estate to the Smith Family.
The Smith Family is a national children's charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

DoubleRings · 51-55, F

@Gusman That’s really nice of you. i would still get a lawyers guidance with that given that it’s a donation. also family may not be the one who contests, but banks and financial institutions who may reject a hand written will. you would be setting up your executor for a huge long term headache. If you have the time and resources I’d get it done by a lawyer, especially since it’s a entire donation. I’m sure that has its own legal implications when dealing with a will. It doesn’t take long to sit with a lawyer and get it done.