GETTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER

Almost everyone agrees this matters, and almost everyone quietly avoids it, because it means thinking about illness, incapacity and death. This guide makes the avoidance harder to justify by making the whole thing practical and manageable rather than morbid. It is an act of care for the people who would otherwise be left guessing. Laws vary by country and region, so treat this as educational information and confirm the details with a qualified lawyer where you live.

• Wills: what they do, what they miss, and keeping one current
• Power of attorney and decisions made if you cannot make them
• Gathering the accounts, policies and passwords in one findable place
• Talking to family before the conversation becomes urgent
• What to check with a lawyer in your own country