The LastingMatters Organizer FAQs

  • Why do I need The LastingMatters Organizer?

    Death is inevitable and everyone dies, but it can be a difficult subject to discuss or address in any straightforward manner. We live longer so we typically remain stuck in avoidance of the topic and certainly don’t plan for it as we should. A lack of planning can lead to excessive expense, arguments and chaos for loved ones at a time when they are grieving. Taking time now to capture your personal information and intentions will greatly reduce the costs, guesswork and stress associated with your death. Detailed information is a priceless gift to your loved ones!

  • Who Is The LastingMatters Organizer designed for?

    The LastingMatters Organizer was developed for all adults. Whether 21 or 83, healthy or terminally ill, YOU are the person the Organizer was designed for. It is a place to consider, document and store information that will be incredibly useful to those you leave behind. It’s an essential end-of-life planning workbook for each of us right now.

  • How is The LastingMatters Organizer intended to be used after I’m gone?

    It’s a simple, one-stop destination where your loved ones will find everything they’ll need to know in the days right before, right after, and long after you die. All they have to do is know where The LastingMatters Organizer is – the rest will take care of itself.

  • But, I already have a Will – isn’t that enough?

    The LastingMatters Organizer does not replace your Will or Living Will. It is not a legal document. Instead, it captures information that is often overlooked, focusing on the myriad of practical matters, personal intentions, and private decisions that are part of our everyday lives. You decide what you want to write down and we give you an easy way to do that. If you don’t have an estate plan, The LastingMatters Organizer helps prompt you to think about what matters to you and what might matter after you are gone. The LastingMatters Organizer complements the process of estate planning.

  • I don’t care what happens after I die; Why can’t I just let my family & friends decide?

    It’s tempting to think it doesn’t matter what happens after your death, after all, you are gone! But the truth is, your friends and family end up having to deal with hundreds of decisions for you after you die. Whether you tell them or not, the decisions still have to be made. It is a hard but powerfully loving decision to face your own mortality and prepare ahead for the inevitable. You’ll remove the burden from those you love and give them peace of mind.

  • I’m not sure if there's anything to communicate with my loved ones that I haven't already shared.

    There are also many topics you may never have thought to document before, along with details like passwords and phone numbers that not even the most devoted loved one could possibly be asked to track.

    Often, the people who are closest to you do know on some level what it is you want, what you care about, what you hope will be shared and what you want remembered about your life. But the irony is, these are the same people that will be deeply grieving after your death, making it difficult for them to be the definitive source of information. Leaving your details behind is your gift to them.

  • Who should keep the copy of this once I’m finished?

    You should keep your copy with you and inform your loved ones and/or your professional advisor about its location. Or you may choose to give your copy to someone you trust for safekeeping.

  • How often should I update the Organizer?

    Day to day information changes faster than we can keep up with. New technologies, new jobs, new passwords, belongings and bank accounts are constantly being formed and disbanded. It’s a good idea to update your Organizer every year. It’s organized by topic to make it easy to flip to a section you’d like to update.

  • Can I order copies of The LastingMatters Organizer at a bulk-rated discount?

    Absolutely!

    Go to the “Contact Us” section. Check the box and send an email requesting information about bulk orders and pricing and Barb will respond to your request.

  • Can I make a gift of The LastingMatters Organizer?

    Yes, you can. You can purchase and make gifts of the print book or the eBook version when you order your own copy through the website.

  • How do I use the fillable eBook version of the Organizer?

    The LastingMatters Organizer eBook is a fillable PDF and may only be electronically filled out in Adobe Acrobat or the most recent version of Adobe Reader.

    Adobe Reader is a free download from Adobe, available here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

    Warning:

    If you attempt to use another application (such as Preview or a web browser) to fill out this document, some functionality may be disabled, and you will not be able to save your changes.

    Fillable form fields have a limitation in the number of characters that can be accepted. The fields will not allow characters to spill beyond the fillable space.

    The eBook is not transferable to another person or computer.

Create Peace of Mind

Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones Saying “I Wish I Knew.”

Make it easier on your family by letting them know the story of you – from your personal and financial information to conveying your wishes.

Provide the many important details your family and advisors will need in order to take care of things when you are unable to tell them yourself.