Financially Ever After Widowhood

Legacy Planning Series: Episode 3 – Planning Ahead with Clarity

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If the people you love most suddenly had to take over your bills, subscriptions, and everyday logistics — would they know where to begin? In this episode of Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy and Natalie break down the most practical (and overlooked) section of the Because I Love You legacy planning guide - the checklist that makes sure nothing slips through the cracks. From credit cards to taxes, monthly bills to healthcare details, they cover how to organise your financial life so your family isn’t left guessing.


You’ll hear them discuss:

  • Why it’s essential to list every credit card, where it’s held, and what’s on auto-pay
  • How keeping recent tax returns and your accountant’s info can make estate paperwork so much easier
  • What the “DSUE” actually means and why couples need to pay attention to it
  • How to document monthly expenses and subscriptions so nothing goes unpaid or unnoticed
  • The importance of maintaining an up-to-date contact list for key professionals and family members
  • How to start creating an aging plan that reflects your healthcare needs and wishes
  • Why discussing end-of-life preferences now spares loved ones confusion and conflict later
  • How completing the Because I Love You legacy checklist today can give your family peace of mind tomorrow

    • Resources

    As you listen to this podcast, you can click here to view slides and follow along visually: ⁠Legacy Planning Webinar 3

    ⁠⁠Because I Love You Planning Companion⁠⁠

    Natalie Colley on⁠⁠ FrancisFinancial.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠

    Stacy Francis on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ |⁠⁠X(Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠FrancisFinancial.com⁠⁠

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