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9 Essential Steps To Get Your Affairs In Order
One guarantee that we all share in life is the inevitability of death. It might feel morbid to start thinking about your own death, especially when it feels far away, however planning for end-of-life early can be an excellent tool for clarifying your values and what matters most to you in life, so you can Read more
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What is Swedish Death Cleaning and How Do You Do It?
The stress relief and sense of calm that comes from organizing your life is incredible. There are many methods and goals for personal organization out there and one of the latest that is getting a lot of attention is Swedish Death Cleaning. What is Swedish Death Cleaning? Swedish death cleaning (or “döstädning” in Swedish) is Read more
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Estate Planning Basics: What You Need to Know to Get Started
Do you have an estate plan? If not, it’s a good idea to get one. If you do have one, you might want to think about adding a few things to it to ensure everything is covered and easy to access for your next of kin. What is an estate plan? Estate planning is essentially Read more
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What is a Death Doula?
The end of life journey is a deeply personal experience that brings uncertainty, big transformation, and many logistics to consider throughout the process, for the individual and their family. The grief and fear that can arise when the end of life is near can be overwhelming – but with help it doesn’t have to be. Read more
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When Old Becomes New- Transforming Childhood Items Into New Treasures
If you have children, you know the pile of “treasures” that can be accumulated over 18 years of life. From the first locket of hair, to the piles of high school t-shirts, the amount of things that need to be purged are endless. It’s the time of year where we are sending a new group Read more
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What To Do With Grandma’s Favorite Brooch- The Jewelry Left Behind
When loved ones pass away, they often leave behind a lifetime of personal goods that must be sorted through, divided up, and often discarded. Sometimes they are large items like homes or furniture, perhaps a collection of artwork or figurines, or some passed-down serving utensils from a foreign land. One group of items that is Read more
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Hospice: Destigmatizing the Word, Maximizing the Benefits, and the Questions to Ask
While most of us have heard the term “hospice”, unless you have navigated a terminal illness with a close family member or friend, you might not know much about what it is or what services are offered. Hospice services can either be provided in an individual’s personal residence, or at a private facility specializing in Read more
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Downsizing an Estate: 7 Key Factors to Consider
Over our lives, we all accumulate a household of items. Some are practical, some are decorative, and some are sentimental. We replace worn pieces with new ones. We upgrade to nicer items. We find that perfect small table that fits in that little nook. And sometimes we collect those fun things that give us meaning. Read more
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Who Will Hold My Hand at the DMV
The emotional roller coaster that comes with losing a loved one is real. Whether it is a loss you see slowly coming or a traumatic event that leads to an empty seat at your dinner table, losing a loved one is intense. While having to deal with all the emotional pieces of a loss, the Read more
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How to Help Your Parents with Technology
The benefits of technology are endless. From being able to see right on your phone if you remembered to close the garage door, to depositing a check into your bank account from the comfort of your couch, there are so many ways that technology has made our lives easier. One of the main struggles many Read more