Shares advice for placing one's own affairs in order pre-death so as to place less of a burden on one's survivors, detailing how to compose a will, advance directive, and powers of attorney notices. The appendices, which constitute the last half of the book, provide sample templates that can be used to put your affairs in order

What you should do before you pass away -- Who to call and what to do when a loved one dies -- Things you need to do after the funeral and burial -- Appendices. Essential information ; Personal wishes for funeral and burial services ; Burial and memorial benefits for military veterans, dependents, and survivors ; Last will and testament template ; Advance directive ; Do-not-resuscitate order ; Durable power of attorney Medical power of attorney ; Obituaries: samples and templates ; Veterans Administration benefits for survivors ; How to replace lost military separation documents ; Important contacts you may need ; Checklists for pre-planning, survivors and executors -- Glossary of terms