Death planning: 25 things to organise before you die
A guide on the importance of 'death planning' encourages individuals to organize wills, passwords, and end-of-life wishes to reduce the burden on grieving families. Experts note that cultural taboos often prevent people from preparing for these inevitable administrative tasks.
Why it matters
Proactive estate and digital asset management is increasingly important in the modern era to prevent legal and emotional complications for survivors.
Does your family know your end-of-life wishes? Or where to find your will, passwords, bank accounts and subscriptions? Creating a death to-do list now can spare your loved ones unnecessary stress and uncertainty, whether your passing is expected or sudden.
Creating a death to-do list is one of the most loving things a person can do for their loved ones. (Art: CNA/Jasper Loh)
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