Planning, legal & advance care
Planning ahead can feel heavy. The goal is not paperwork for its own sake—it’s making life easier for you and for the people who may need to help you later.
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Laws and documents vary by location. Use these resources to understand the basics, then consider talking with a qualified professional for personal guidance.
Advance care planning
- The Conversation Project: helps families talk about wishes and values.
- Prepare for Your Care: plain-language advance care planning tools (U.S.-focused).
On AgeManagement.com
A simple “good enough” planning checklist
- Choose a healthcare decision maker (who can speak for you if you can’t).
- Make a medication list and keep it updated.
- Write down your key contacts (family, clinician, pharmacy, insurance).
- Organize important documents in one place (physical folder or encrypted digital folder).
If you’re building your “one folder,” start with our Medication List Builder and Doctor Visit Checklist.