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Everyone leaves a legacy…. Your legacy may be your children, the things you’ve accomplished, the assets you’ve accumulated over time or a combination of these and more. One thing is certain though…when you pass away, someone has to deal with your legacy…your assets…your stuff. And if you haven’t made your wishes clear…there’s likely to be stress and conflict in your family – emotional chaos. |
Hi, I’m Kat Downey, I’ve been a Licensed Funeral Director in Ontario, Canada since 1998. After seeing far too many families struggle and be embroiled in conflict after a loved one dies, I decided to do something about it. I developed the Executor’s Companion Kit.
This kit is designed to a help people know what papers are important, why they need to have specific documents in place then how to organize these documents and information in an easy to use, portable, accessible filing system. I call it a Leaving a Loving Legacy because it’s all about helping your Executor/Trustee know what you have, where it is, and your wishes about what to do with “your stuff”…all in one place. The end result? An emotional calm and sense of control for you because you’ve made your wishes known and you’ve made it easier for your Executor to know what to do. It is also an emotional calm for your Executor…they will be so thankful that you left a Loving Legacy.
Please take a few moments and watch this video.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Kat
Hi Kat,
I loved the video.
It’s short and seems to cover it all. My sister took over power of attorney, etc. after I had my fire because my dad felt I was going through too much and worried if anything happened to him. She lives in Ottawa, I live in Barrie, he lives in Hamilton. She also travels all over the world for her work. We do not share this power of attorney and I worry about what happens if anything happens to dad while she is away. She just came back from Sri Lanka for example.
Monique
Dear Monique
Thank you so much for viewing the video and I appreciate your comments. Yes you certainly have a lot on your plate and rebuilding your home as you mentioned will take time. Your Dad is being very considerate of the enormous number of decisions you likely have to make concerning rebuilding your home. I also appreciate that if your sister travels frequently, your concern is extremely valid that is if something happens to your Dad while your sister is out of the country, she may not be available to act as POA for your father. You may wish to ask to father to consider making you a contingent POA as the second in line after your sister. This way all your bases are covered. I hope this helps and as always, I am here for you and your family.
Kat