Newsletter 2604: Lets have a tough conversation
"Over half the adult population globally does not have a basic will and the percentage who do not have their critical digital and financial accounts truly organised... is likely far, far higher."
— The Reality Gap, 2026
Lets talk about the inevitable..
OK - this might be a bit of a downer subject.. (but it's a short one)
Talking about end-of-life is generally avoided. And that's the problem, because - it's inevitable.
Sometimes we avoid end-of-life planning, wills and even saying what our basic wishes are, until unfortunately, maybe too late.
Mike and I have both had scares in our lives. Maybe we've also been a little lazy and a touch overwhelmed with the cost of lawyers, the paperwork needed and the fear of facing up to what it takes to be prepared.
So we started with a list - a short checklist - the most crucial things to do if we're incapacitated or just not around any more.
Funeral wishes, directions to where our accounts are, people we trust to keep our records and basic household information (where are the keys?).
We keep them updated regularly to make sure they're always current - it's easy.
It's easy to find - our 'Inevitable' files are orange and very visible.
Of course we have all the other things like wills, insurance policies, deeds etc. - but they're for later,
We sleep easy, knowing if something (maybe even the inevitable) happened - our families will (we think) be sad but able to deal with those first few, difficult days!
Don't think of this as morbid planning; think of it as a way to help others
Access to information (even just a short checklist) or a well-planned Digital Will is not just an act of kindness for your future beneficiaries—it’s an act of self-care that immediately brings order, security, and peace to your life today.
Want to know how to take steps today?
Don't leave your loved ones guessing. We've created The Inevitable Checklist - a 'break glass" roadmap to give vital information to those around you when its needed.
Tales of Contrast
The Unprepared
"When Sarah’s father passed, he left a thriving small business and a beautiful home. But he also left a locked iPhone and a paperless bank account no one could find. Three years later, the family is still in probate."
On it's way...
It seems too hard so we find ourselves procrastinating.
"Yeh - I signed up for a will, have started a folder - I'll get to it this weekend.."
The Prepared
"David spent one weekend organising his stuff and where things could be found. His family mourned him with stories, not spreadsheets."
They found peace and comfort with knowing where to look
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