All Together Now: Records, Instructions and Wishes for Those You Love (Paperback)

by Elaine Todd (Author, Creator), Alan D. Schultz (Foreword) "One of my clown buddies fell in the parking lot of the hospital one evenin' after visitin' the children in pediatrics..." (more)
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Review
Book takes the wondering out of your final wishes. Local author says written instructions can ease the way for grieving families. You can make one final statement, when all is said and done. Walter Mayer plans to. Mayer, the retired superintendent of the United Methodist Church's South Bend (IN) district, has left instructions for his family that a placard to be placed on his coffin. It will simply say: "I'd rather be here than in a meeting" If you'd like to leave instructions for your family, let All Together Now be your guide. The book, by Elaine Todd, a Lafayette (IN) insurance and money management counselor, offers up Mayer's sample instructions ("My four sons will carry me to the grave. God knows I carried them long enough") and more. If you've ever wondered what might happen to you and your possessions, how people will take care of your affairs in the event of an emergency, this is the book for you. Todd's book takes you step-by-step through the process of putting into writing what you want done in death or emergency, what items will need the attention of friends and relatives, and what you want them to know about yourself. Subtitled, "Records, instructions and wishes for those you love," Todd's book is really a gift for those you love.

What medications doyou take?

Where did you work, and what is the vital information about your retirement accounts?

What property do you own? Stocks and bonds? Where are your savings and checking accounts and how much cash is hidden under the bed?

Where is your car title? What about insurance policies? What are your funeral plans, and who should get your good china? Todd's book helps you set down all this information in the book itself, a place where people can easily find it. And just as important, it gives you a chance to tell people about yourself and your life.

The book tackles issues such as rehabilitation and nursing facilities and gives you a chance to state your wishes. It also gives you and those who will read your book information they need in choosing facilities. If something happens to you, your family might be deluged with terms from health care people and lawyers. The book defines them. At the back of the book is space to draw the family tree and write down the stories of your life you want everyone to remember. In addition to being in the insurance and financial planning fields, Todd is also a clown, working under the name Fannie. The book is filled with notes from her clown alter-ego. "I keep my important papers in a fireproof box," Fannie writes. "It has owl stickers on the outside because it's a wise thing to do." This book, Todd says, was a wise thing to do, too. -- Written by John Norberg, Lafayette Journal and Courier, Lafayette, IN; Life Today section, Sunday, September 14, 1997

Product Description
Save your loved ones TIME, ANGUISH and MONEY!! Our busy lives leave us little time to get our personal and financial affairs in order and our good intentions don't leave much for our spouse, children or loved ones to work with if we are suddenly disabled or die. We want to be in control, but it's so hard to get organized! To make matters worse, family members are scattered across the country and we seldom discuss things like where we keep important papers, what to do in a medical emergency situation, our healthcare preferences, household instructions, (ex., how to start the lawn mower, or fill the water softener),pet care instructions, (ex., favorite foods, daily habits and the vets name), and the list goes on and on.

We love our family and would like to save them anguish regarding decisions about our healthcare. To save them time looking for papers, guessing at your final wishes for them and their beloved pet. To save them money on legal expenses, time off work, etc.

Well, it just got easier! Get the easy-to-use, fun-to-do book All Together Now: Records, Instructions and Wishes For Those You Love. This book will help you get organized, stay in control, write your own story and provide you with valuable information. You'll find health information resources, questionnaires to help you choose a home healthcare provider or long-term care nursing facility, as well as definitions of long-term care insurance policy provisions and guidance to choosing a long-term care policy. Executor duties are explained and as an added bonus, you'll find short stories and quotes to enlighten and entertain and much, much more!!

Your family will be forever grateful that you took time to record your instructions and wishes. All Together Now just may be the most loving gift you'll ever give.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Blazing Star Press (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965916901
• ISBN-13: 978-0965916905
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #974,366 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Peace Of Mind, August 2, 2008

By	D. Jacko - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the most complete and helpful book I've come across. I am happy that I bought it because once it is totaly read and filled out I will have a secure peace about what to do once a loved ones passes on. I would recommend this book to everyone. It is easy to read and understand. It is a GREAT tool that everyone should have. - D. Jacko