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Have you thought about making a living will? Or a last will and testament?

A friend of a friend died suddenly last night. They didn't have a will, their wishes, as far as we all know, are unknown.
As someone who wants to honor the dead, it's a little disconcerting. I don't really know this person, I've met him maybe 4 times, but he still deserves a celebration that he would've wanted. His belongings aside, I find myself more worried about his funeral. He seemed like a minimalist, like he didn't need much to be happy. Funerals can be very, very pricey and I feel like he cared about his family not killing themselves financially for this..like he doesn't need much. I can only imagine the pain they're going through, emotionally and possibly financially soon.

I've already created my own living will, my boyfriend and father have a copy of it. I haven't created my last will and testament because I still haven't decided on a lot of things..me being 24 has absolutely no bearing on such decisions, especially when we're not guaranteed a tomorrow and the funeral industry, unfortunately, is not cheap.

Are you prepared for whatever may come? Do you trust your loved ones to make the right call?
SW-User
I have been thinking about this recently. I don't have much but I do want to make sure my kid is taken care of. I think it's a good thing to have.
ManicMortuary · 31-35, F
@SW-User A good parent is always proactive with their children like that..I admire that.
Zoranna · F
Yes, I'm prepared. I have funeral insurance as I would hate to be a burden on anyone. My sister is executor and knows I would like a very simple funeral, and to throw a party with the rest of the money. :-)
SW-User
@Zoranna Good for you.
Zoranna · F
@SW-User Thanks. :-)
lorne13 · 61-69, M
That's a good reminder, everyone should have a will or at least have made arrangements for their burial or cremation, to avoid the relatives feeling that they have to spend alot of money when they may be mourning a sudden death
SW-User
People normally put off making a will as it is the fear that it reminds them about death.
ManicMortuary · 31-35, F
@SW-User A rational, healthy fear of death is fine...but putting it off too long can be disastrous when accident happens.
We may not want to think about it because it's scary, but those that are survived by us are gonna feel the impact as they scramble to put everything together..or even scramble to decide if life support is worth keeping up after a while.
SW-User
Yes, true.
Howdidulove · 46-50, M
Yes, have an advance directive and a last will in place.
Whereuat · 56-60, M
No, I don't have a great deal of assets or debt
ManicMortuary · 31-35, F
@Whereuat Yes, but what if you're in an accident and you're put on life support...wouldn't you want someone to convey your wishes to either be kept alive or let go?
Whereuat · 56-60, M
Just put a bullet in my head
ManicMortuary · 31-35, F
@Whereuat Because a doctor is gonna do that 😒
Allelse · 36-40, M
Do I get a third of your estate?
ManicMortuary · 31-35, F
@Allelse Yes, you get a third of my debt, the rent on my apartment, and my wardrobe lol
Allelse · 36-40, M
@ManicMortuary Dammit! I was hoping for gold, riches and pearls!
ManicMortuary · 31-35, F
@Allelse Lol you can inherit my D&D character then, she's pretty loaded

 
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