Perhaps one reason zombies are so popular is because they
aren’t quite dead. It’s tempting to think there’s a chance we might not really
die, so zombies give us hope.
Okay, so maybe that’s not it. Honestly, I don’t get zombies.
But I do know we’re all going to die, for real and for certain, and none of us likes to look that straight in the eye.
It’s a hard thing to deal with, but sooner or later, we'll have to get realistic about it. Even if we don’t want to think
about it for our own sakes, we should do so for our significant others,
children, or other successors. Helping families and partners deal with the
practical aspects of our demise won’t ease our transition into the next world,
but it’s a good way to demonstrate our love for those we leave behind.
The most important thing is to organize your affairs. Gather
records of your assets, investments, and other properties and put them in one
place, along with your will, insurance policies, lockbox keys, and any documents
related to funeral and interment arrangements. Make sure your executors know
who they are, and where to find the necessary papers so they won’t have to
ransack your house and office.
Not sure of what they’ll need? Talk to your accountant or
attorney about how to plan for the inevitable. It might seem a little macabre,
but your loved ones will thank you later.
