Putting Things in Order [Spiral-bound]

Ellen Baumritter (Author), David Finkle (Author), Rachell Sumpter (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2006

Organizing your affairs in case of death or incapacitation is vitally important. This step-by-step workbook ensures that all important papers (birth certificate, real estate deeds, insurance policies, trusts, wills, etc.) are accessible, possessions are distributed as desired, wishes for a funeral or memorial service are carried out, and more. There is also space to reflect upon one's life and memories, accomplishments, and joys. Putting Things in Order is a practical and meaningful guide for all who desire to leave a clear legacy for their loved ones.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811855562
• ISBN-13: 978-0811855563
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Finkle has covered the arts for The New York Times, The New York Post, The Village Voice, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Nation, The New Yorker, New York, Time Out New York, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and The Huffington Post. He lives in New York City.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by Clark Howard, March 15, 2007

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Christine J. Humphrey (Wake Forest, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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I recommend this book to anyone who feels a need to advise family members pertinent information regarding all aspects of your everyday life (and death): i.e. bank account numbers, passwords, retirement data, bills owed, will location, detailed description of what you would like for your impending funeral, and numerous other areas for documenting things that only you would know that would be needed by the family upon your death.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Putting things in order, April 21, 2008

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J. Burstein "jansid1" (Alpharetta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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I have come to the age where all around me I see illness and death. I do not have a dedicated place where all my information (will, insurance, etc.)can be found. If something was to happen to me my husband and children would be lost. I guess I'm just wanting to make things easier for everyone.

This book is very helpful. It even covers what kind of burial you would like, what you would like to be said and what music should be played.
It's title really covers the gamut of everything I need to do. Now I just have to get organized enough to do it.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Putting Things in Order, January 5, 2007

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Anonymous "Anonymous" (C-ville, VA) - See all my reviews

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A very thorough book on all the things one needs to consider for organizing information for one's heirs let alone insurance purposes.