1. Medical Wishes and Care

• Who do you trust to make healthcare decisions if you cannot?
• What kinds of medical interventions or comfort measures would you want or not want?
  
• Where would you prefer to receive care: at home, in hospital, or in hospice?

2. Legal Documents and Decision-Makers

• Do you have an up-to-date Will and Powers of Attorney?
• Who have you named to act on your behalf, and do they understand your wishes?
  
• Where are your key documents and account details stored, and who has access?

3. Financial Overview

• What accounts, insurance, or debts should your loved ones know about?
• Are beneficiary designations and account titles consistent with your overall plan?
  
• If you could not manage finances yourself, who could help keep things running smoothly?

4. Dependants and Caregiving

• Who would care for children, dependants, or pets if you were unable to?
• What guidance or resources would help them manage routines and care?
  
• Are there family dynamics or blended-family situations others should understand in advance?

5. Property, Business, and Family Assets

• Which homes, cottages, heirlooms, or business interests carry special meaning?
• Have you discussed how these should be handled, shared, or transitioned?
  
• Are there stories, histories, or family intentions connected to them that should be preserved?

6. Digital Life and Modern Assets

• Who can access your passwords, subscriptions, and online accounts?
• Would you like certain digital assets such as photos, messages, or social profiles kept, closed, or shared?
  
• Are there online business systems, files, or records that someone needs to maintain or close?

7. Philanthropy and Community Commitments

• Are there charities, causes, or community projects that matter deeply to you?
• Are there gifts, pledges, or ongoing commitments you’d like to see honoured?
  
• Would you like your family to continue your involvement or support in any way?

8. End-of-Life Preferences

• Would you prefer burial, cremation, or another form of remembrance?
• Are there cultural, religious, or environmental wishes you’d like respected?
  
• Who should be informed or included in any service or memorial?
• Have you shared what kind of memorial or gathering you would want? 

9. Family Communication and Understanding

• Have you shared the main parts of your plan with those affected?
• Are there decisions that could benefit from a conversation about why you made them?
  
• How can you make sure everyone knows where to find information when the time comes?

10. Review and Continuity

• How will you or your family keep plans up to date as life changes?
• Who will take responsibility for maintaining shared records or passwords?
  
• When is a good time to revisit these conversations together?

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