Thinking about a time when you might not be able to speak for yourself is deeply personal and often uncomfortable. It’s natural to feel hesitant when faced with the possibility of a sudden illness or injury. By choosing your decision-makers today, you spare your family from the agonizing stress of guessing what you would have wanted during a highly emotional time.

Thinking about your future and what happens to your family after you are gone can feel heavy. It’s completely normal to put off legal paperwork because life gets busy, or because contemplating these questions brings up uncomfortable emotions.