"A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you're prepared for the unexpected. The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you're going to die some day? Exactly. Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won't have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life planning, make it possible in this essential and easy-to-follow...

We all know you can't take it with you-- but you do want the fruits of your life's work to benefit your family, or a cause dear to you, when you die. Jameson provides a step-by-step, DIY guide to turning your money and "stuff" into something that will outlast you. From identifying whom you want to benefit from your legacy and heading off potential family conflicts, through every step of your downsizing project, she shows you how to ensure that what...

Introducing the powerful idea of striving for financial wholeness instead of early retirement or millionaire status: learn the ten short-term steps that lead to long-term security. From the simple (best practices for budgeting and saving) to the more sophisticated (investing, taking charge of your credit score, and calculating your insurance needs), use memorable stories, actionable lists and worksheets, and a you-got-this attitude, to build a solid...

In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you'd ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children's art projects). Digging into her late husband's tool shed, and her own secret...

"If you've worked hard all of your life to build up a nest egg - regardless of how big or small it may be - the last thing you want is for those assets to be lost unnecessarily. Losing your spouse or partner can be devastating. But it doesn't have to equate to financial hardship for you. Even if you've received an inheritance and / or invested well over time, a large percentage of your assets could still be lost to taxes, probate, unsuitable planning,...

This book guides the reader through the process of gathering in one place your finances, legal documents, online accounts, wishes about medical care, and more. With this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll stay in control of your life and feel satisfied in knowing that if anything happens to you, you and your family will be well prepared. --Publisher's description.

Whether you're a parent planning to pass on a cottage to your children, someone who has inherited a cabin with your siblings or other relatives, or someone who is thinking about buying a vacation home, you want to know how to keep the property in the family--and avoid squabbles over it. This book tells you how. You'll find out how to:. Prevent a family member from forcing a sale of the cottage. Keep your cottage out of the hands of in-laws and creditors....