When I Leave and You Are Left [Paperback]

Mary M. Drakesmith (Author), Jane R. Moerschel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000

When I leave and you are left is a book to help you organize your personal affairs.The book provides space for information on bank accounts, insurance policies, investments, wills and other legal documents, contact information for family and friends, funeral preferences and a list of who gets what (jewelery,china, sports equipment etc.)and also any hidden cash.

A reason for a written record of financial papers, insurance policies and tax returns is that many families live far apart.

Another reason for this type of documentation is to avoid family rifts. When you are sorting out possessions, some people get territorial. It is the small things that cause hassles after a death in the family.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A Helpful Bequest--Book offers ways to guide one's survivors -- St. Charles Journal Newspaper

Peace of Mind: Workbook Helps put your Life in Order. -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Workbook Helps Families Deal with a Loved One's Death -- Crossroads of Life Magazine

About the Author

Mary and Jane are former health care professionals who have worked in cancer research for many years and realized the need for people to document their wishes for their possessions after their death.

Product Details

• Paperback: 77 pages
• Publisher: M & J Enterprises; 5th edition (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965502074
• ISBN-13: 978-0965502078
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,675,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical information on a difficut subject everyne can use., July 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: When I Leave and You Are Left (Paperback)

At last! A book that really does what it says! It's a practical guide through one of life's tough chores. Collating and managing information in the event of a death is one of the most exasperating exercises in life - yet we all face it. No wonder funeral directors, hospices, insurance companies and those facing a death are snapping up this practical 'how to" guide. The forms and work sheets are particularly helpful. They are well structured and user friendly.to walk you through the "where, how, and whys" of collecting and managing the information that every family must have when a death occurs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a comprehensive, essential estate planning tool., November 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: When I Leave and You Are Left (Paperback)

The guidelines and worksheets in this book help you record all your preferences and details concerning the decisions and choices your family will someday face. Additionally, the comprehensive structuring of your financial resources will ensure your family will have straight forward access to your estate. If you are over 50, this is an obligation as well as a necessity.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An important tool about decisions your family will face., November 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: When I Leave and You Are Left (Paperback)

This is more than a book -- it's a very comprehensive, well organized tool to family planning. The guidelines help you record all your preferences and details concerning the decisions and choices your family will someday face. The comprehensive listings and organization of your financial resources will ensure your family will easily manage your estate. This is a very important document for family, death and estate planning.