Valerie Montague

Using skills I developed as a journalist, I offer practical advice and downloadable worksheets to organize your information, document end-of-life preferences, and guide family conversations that help you feel the relief of giving clarity to loved ones so that they will know what to do when the time comes. As someone who struggled handling the details of my mother's estate, I wanted to give my own children the guidance and information they'll need when they have to handle mine. Planning for the inevitable became particularly important after my divorce. Now, other families can use these tools to gain peace of mind. Clear, simple worksheets completed in advance give families the confidence and comfort that comes from knowing how they will manage the details during a time of loss. That is...