"In the best of all worlds, we would know exactly what to do when someone close dies. Our loved one would have informed us where to find instructions setting forth funeral arrangements, the location of the will and any life insurance policies, a list of all property and assets, and the name of the deceased's lawyer Any minors would be provided for in the will. No one would challenge the authority of the executor–the person named by the deceased to make sure the terms of the will are met. Probating an estate, an often grueling court process, would be completed smoothly and quickly. In the real world, such a well-ordered process almost never occurs."

Did you know that 93 percent of all families are unprepared when death occurs?

GETTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER solves this problem. By filling in the book's clear, simple forms, you can leave your loved ones a record of:

• Cemetery, mortuary and memorial service arrangements
• Relatives, close friends and business associates to contact
• Benefits survivors are entitled to, including:
  • Life Insurance
  • Pensions
  • IRA
  • Keogh plans
  • Social Security
  • Medical and medical insurance
  • Veterans' benefits

GETTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER also provides:

• A clear list of what must be done and in what order-in the hours, days, and months after a death
• Information on wills, "living wills", and probate
• One place to list all your assets and liabilities
• Forms to estimate your present net worth and to clarify month-to-month management of existing finances

With all this valuable information in one place for easy access, GETTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER makes life easier for survivors at an extremely difficult time in their lives.

You can leave your survivors a record -- all in one place -- of what must be done, in what order, in the hours, days and months following a death. Your guide to wills, "living wills," probate. Includes will preparation, location of records, survivors' benefits, financial planning, funeral arrangements, "Right-to-Die," dealing with grief, and support groups.