The 10 “Concrete Steps” of a Grand Plan

  1. Write it Down: Create a ‘death binder’ of essential, obituary and funeral information
  2. Lawyer Up: Hire an attorney to get legit about your affairs.
  3. Bean Count: Get your financial house and plan in order.
  4. Advance Your Directives: Write your prescription for health, consider your medical thresholds.
  5. Know Aid ABCs: Get knowledgeable on government programs and long-term care plans
  6. Find Help: Research professional resources available to you
  7. Welcome Home: Educate yourself on the cost, scope and reality of the life and housing you envision.
  8. Toss It: Minimize the hell out of yourself and your stuff.
  9. Real Talk: Communicate with your people, early and honestly and often
  10. Buckle Up: Relinquish the keys and be ready to ride.

And there are 10 more slightly softer steps! Learn more about all 20 steps by ordering the book Grand Plans 2.0: How to Mitigate Geri-Drama in 20 Easy Steps on Amazon, today!

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