Much of what we know and perceive about death and dying comes from our religious background. In fact, our attitudes about death are deeply connected with our views on religion. Whether or not we believe in a God or gods shapes how we view the afterlife or lack thereof. Our fear of death can either [...]

An Advance Directive, or Living Will, is an important document to have at any stage in your life. It is a legal document that is drafted to express your wishes for end-of-life care when you are unable to make those decisions yourself. Without an Advance Directive in place, some of the hardest and most important [...]

It is a common misconception that you do not need a will unless you have substantial assets. This just is not true. A will ensures that what assets you do have are distributed to the people you designate. Without a will, loved ones will have to turn to the courts to figure out who will [...]