We Don’t Plan Because We’re Old. We Plan Because We Care.

Every week on The Death Readiness Podcast, I hear from listeners who are deep in the trenches, raising kids, helping parents, juggling jobs, and trying to hold all the loose threads of family life together.

Sometimes, they write in with questions for #TuesdayTriage episodes, such as:

“How do I start talking to my parents about their Will?”
“What happens if I’m named as executor and don’t want the job?”
“How can I protect my kids if something happens to me?”

And sometimes, their messages are more personal.

One listener who’s in her 60’s recently shared:

“Neither of my in-laws had done a single thing and it was such a mess. Two homes full of stuff, bills, mortgages… overwhelming. That experience is what pushed me to get my own plans in order, to spare our kids all that chaos.

I think more people my age (and even younger) need to have all of this in place, but most of us don’t know where or how to begin. I think my generation needs you for ourselves.”

This listener is right. We don’t plan because we’re old. We plan because we care.

Death Readiness isn’t about expecting tragedy. It’s about creating peace of mind for ourselves and for the people who will one day need to pick up the pieces.

It’s not about being “ready to die.” It’s about being ready to care—for your family, your community, and your legacy.

When you take steps to organize your financial information, name your decision-makers, and talk openly about your wishes, you are giving your loved ones the ultimate gift: clarity.

What are your pain points or questions when you think about death readiness?

Whether it’s for your parents, your own future, or your kids, I want to hear from you. 

Your question might be featured in a future #TuesdayTriage episode, and your story might be the one that helps someone else take their first step.

Send me a message at jill@deathreadiness.com.