End-of-Life Planners Offer Peace of Mind for Yourself & Loved Ones

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If the shelves — and sales numbers — of booksellers are any indication, end-of-life planners are having a moment. And for good reason. From final wishes, to funeral plans, to financial matters, loved ones are too often left scrambling, all while in the midst of emotional turmoil. Something as simple as providing a journal with your essential data and requests can prevent untold trauma and confusion.

With the heaping haul of planners currently available, there seems to be an option for just about every type of person, from those who appreciate irreverence, to the serious and fastidious, to devotees of deadpan humor (pun intended). At their most straightforward, they can be a concise log of your accounts, passwords and burial arrangements. At their most elaborate, they can include your final thoughts, letters, apologies and last words to loved ones, while being chock-full of practical guidance for navigating end of life.

There’s really no wrong direction to go. Making your wishes known and providing important information in any form is better than nothing, according to end-of-life experts, who encourage a measured, mindful and informed approach. So, without further ado, here’s a collection of end-of-life planners that spans the gamut.

The current best-selling option on Amazon, this spiral-bound journal features 16 individual sections with prompts, including areas to record your vital information as well as personal wishes and final notes.

Designed to cover all your family needs to know in the event of your death or incapacitation, this planner includes sections for your desired end-of-life care plan, personal and financial information and funeral wishes. And of course, it has a beautiful and cheeky design.

Written by an elder law attorney with decades of estate planning experience, this planner provides advice to get your affairs and estate in order, along with tips for heirs and beneficiaries to execute your wishes.

A consolidated place to record personal information ranging from medical records to monthly bills and passwords, with lots of extra room to make changes and updates, this straightforward planner features a fun bit of humor on the cover.

And, if none of these strikes your fancy, check out the many other options on Barnes & Noble as well as Amazon.