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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?
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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