Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey
Helping to change the conversations we have with our loved ones about aging and life decisions. Each episode contains information to help you and your family work through the "not ready yet" conversation of aging.
Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey
Interview with Rachel Donnelly, Author of Late To Your Own Funeral and Founder/CEO of AfterLight
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper speaks with Rachel Donnelly, author of 'Late to Your Own Funeral' and founder of AfterLight. Rachel's mission is to help the living deal with dying. They discuss the importance of estate planning, the emotional and administrative burdens that come with death, and how to navigate these challenges with clarity and care. Rachel shares her personal experiences with loss and how they inspired her mission to help others prepare for the inevitable. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive planning, open family discussions, and the inclusion of digital assets in estate management.
Takeaways
- Personal experiences with loss inspired Rachel to create AfterLight.
- Estate planning is essential for everyone, regardless of perceived wealth.
- The administrative burden of death can be overwhelming without a plan.
- Creating an inventory of assets and debts is a crucial first step.
- Estate plans should be revisited regularly as life changes.
- Proactive planning can significantly reduce stress for loved ones.
- Conversations about death and planning should be ongoing within families.
- Digital assets are an important part of estate planning.
- Communication among family members can prevent conflicts during estate settlement.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Aging Journey Podcast
01:26 Rachel Donnelly's Personal Journey with Death and Estate Planning
04:19 Understanding the Burden of Estate Settlement
08:35 The Importance of Planning Ahead
12:03 Creating an Inventory of Assets and Debts
14:38 The Role of Executors and Communication
19:12 Facing Mortality and Taking Action
21:02 Navigating Grief and Responsibility
23:15 The Importance of Planning Ahead
26:09 Opening Conversations with Aging Parents
27:20 The Role of Executors in Estate Management
32:25 Digital Assets and Their Significance
40:10 Taking Action: Simple Steps for Asset Management
To Connect with Rachel:
Website: myafterlight.com
Instagram: @myafterlight