Preplanning/Prearrangements and Estate Planning

​As part of my estate planning services I encourage people to consider prearrangement for their funeral services.  This is a gift to your loved ones in the truest sense of the work. Knowing your wishes for your final resting place removes a burden and allows your loved ones to remember you without wondering what exactly your wishes may have been.
 
4 Reasons to Preplan:

• You can take more time to decide what you want
• You get to make the choice on how you want to be remembered
• It takes the burden off your family and friends
• It gives you the choice of pre-paying

Many times people don’t want to think about their funeral services, so they put this important part of preplanning off, thinking they will get to it next month or next year. This leaves your loved ones at risk of having to make these decisions when they are grieving.
 
Can you answer these questions?

• Do you know where to start when it comes to making arrangements for your last wishes and what your preferences?
• Do you know what is necessary and what isn’t when it comes to final arrangements? 
• Did you know that most funeral homes are owned by large, for profit corporations? 
• Do you have the important documents organized and accessible that your loved ones will need if you become incapacitated or die unexpectedly?

 
If you want to know the answers to these questions and how to get started
We have a helpful and free helpful E-Planning Guide

This guide is from a local business, Cochrane and Wagemann Funeral Directors 
The guide will walk you through the Preplanning Process and includes helpful checklists along with forms for vital information.  
 
Consider a family owned community focused funeral establishment an individualized and meaningful tribute to you and your loved ones.

For more information on Estate Planning and Trusts, contact The Law Offices of Colleen J. Watters
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