[lrjohnson]

Man, timely reminder.

I just got something from Vanguard, or some such, and it reminded me that since I have big girl accounts I had better do a will. If I can't name everyplace I have an account with, how the heck will My Guy and My Dad figure it out? And I've always trusted that my dad and I are on the same page as far as end of life health care, but he's about to travel the world, and he's 70, and My Guy and I aren't married and My Guy is likely to be the one at my bedside.

(Remember all the reasons you might need these documents...for example, in Medi-Cal we deal with people who are helping loved ones and have a health care power of attorney. That does nothing as far as being able to sign legally for people for applying for /maintaining Medi-Cal. They still need medical verification of incompetence to take over someone's affairs in this area. You might consider asking your lawyer about a springing power of attorney...you are competent, no POA, but the POA is "sprung" when you aren't able to handle affairs. I'm not saying do this, I'm saying ask your lawyer.)