As mentioned in my last article,  we typically associate getting our affairs in order with the end of life. As a result, it is considered an undesirable task.

It is also known to be overwhelming. Where do we start? How do we know when we are finished getting our affairs in order?

Getting our affairs in order is simply about getting our life organized, whether that be details regarding our future health care planning, financial and legal matters, or information regarding our vital statistics like identification documents and family history.

Documentation regarding pets, pre-planned funeral arrangements, preserved memories, our digital assets and household maintenance are often neglected, yet they are all components of having our affairs in order for both current realities as well as for end of life.

Of course, without the advice of experts or our own research, we may miss important items or tips when pulling together our affairs.

Consider using a resource to help you learn what’s required specific to the province you live in and that will help you collect the data and consolidate the information.

Break the job into “chunks” that will make the tasks more manageable and give you a sense of accomplishment, knowing that you are “getting things done”.

Having our affairs in order not only saves time when trying to locate items going forward, but also provides much peace of mind.

Many aspects of getting our affairs in order are quite meaningful – have fun! 

To learn more about the Orderly Affairs Guide which provides a structured approach to inform and guide completion of essential tasks related to getting one’s affairs in order in BC, please watch this video: How to Use the Orderly Affairs Guide

Interested in a free zoom presentation for your group? Contact Daralynn at info@orderlyaffairs.ca.

Daralynn Wei
Owner operator Orderly Affairs
Info@orderlyaffairs.ca   or 250.658.4828.
https://orderlyaffairs.ca

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