Why writing a will and planning for your death is a 'lifetime gift' to loved ones

Life Kit

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🗓️ 30 June 2020

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. But the reality is that even a small amount of planning ensures our final wishes are honored — and makes it easier on our family and friends. This episode will help you get started on making a will and an advance directive, even if you don't have a big estate.

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0:00.0	I'm Kavita Kadoza.
0:05.8	On this episode of NPR's Life Kit, we're going to focus on planning for the end of your
0:10.4	life.
0:11.4	I know, I know, it's not the most churritopic, but I promise by the end of this episode
0:16.5	you'll see why it's so important.
0:19.3	And if thinking about death or talking to someone about dying makes you uncomfortable,
0:24.0	you're not alone.
0:30.0	Hi Angel.
0:32.0	Hi Kavita.
0:34.0	I don't know what feels more awkward actually having dinner over Zoom or the conversation
0:45.4	about death.
0:48.4	What part feels awkward about the conversation is it just the uncertainty?
0:54.4	It feels a little morbid, uncomfortable.
0:57.4	I don't know, to a really bad pattern, but unpalatable.
1:05.1	Long silences, nervous laughter, I'm embarrassed by how awkward I've seen.
1:10.6	But Angel Grant is used to people squirming when talking about the end of life.
1:15.0	That's exactly why she co-founded the project, Death Over Dinner.
1:18.5	The dinner table is a very forgiving place for conversation.
1:22.7	You're breaking bread together and there's this warmth and connection.
1:30.0	Every dinner starts by lighting a candle and blazing a glass to someone who's died.
1:34.2	Would you like to go first?
1:36.2	I would want to raise a glass to my dad.
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