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Author Archives: Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Our Weekly Tip: Writing an Ethical Will or Heart Will
Leaving a written record of your values and beliefs
Our Tip of the Week: A testamentary will — the type of will with which most people are familiar — is a legal document clarifying your intentions regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children … Continue reading
“For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow…but phone calls taper off.”
- Johnny Carson
Our Weekly Tip: Understanding the Role of Executor of a Will
The executor's roles and responsibilities
Our Tip of the Week: A will is a personal statement clarifying your intentions about the distribution of your assets after your death. A will contains instructions for the executor of your will, who has the legal responsibility of administering your estate. If … Continue reading
”Let’s Talk About Death” by Steve Gordon and Irene Kacandes
A collection of email exchanges between a Dartmouth professor and a massage therapist explores the subject of mortality
“Let’s Talk About Death: Asking The Questions That Profoundly Change The Way We Live and Die” is a powerful collection of frank, beautifully written email exchanges between Dartmouth professor Irene Kacandes and massage therapist and former journalist Steve Gordon … Continue reading
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Tagged Books on death and dying, cancer patients, End of Life Care Issues, Irene Kacandes, Lending Insight, Let's Talk About Death: Asking The Questions That Profoundly Change The Way We Live and Die, massage therapist, SevenPonds, Steve Gordon, The Hand To Heart Project
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