How to Put Together Your Legacy Drawer
December 19, 2023
If your family loves you unconditionally now – and they probably do – there’s an easy way to keep that love alive after you’re gone.
We’re talking about creating a legacy drawer that stores all your official documents. (Not what you were thinking? Keep reading to see how a little organization can turn into a powerful way to care for your family.)
Carrying out your final wishes should be easy for your loved ones when the time comes. And it will be -- as long as they can find everything they need in one place! Wouldn’t that be nicer than frantically searching for random scraps of paper?
Don’t be put off if this sounds morbid or like it’s too much trouble. Trust us, it’s not. Creating your legacy drawer is one of the most gracious gestures you’ll ever make for your family. This article makes it as easy as possible and tells you exactly what to put in it.
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