Sponsored content Minimizing the emotional toll with sound end-of-life planning Whether with a serious ilness, planning for the end is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your family When Sally Potvin's husband was sick and in home hospice, the family couldn't get him to talk about what kind offuneral service he wanted About 15 years earlier, the Potvins had their trusts and wills but the stuff about funeral services and how they wanted to be buried werent very detailed. Plus, with so many years since preparing those documents, did he still feel the same way? Potvin volunteers her experience in - as part of the Pathfinders team that provides end-of-life planning estate plans, trusts, wills, financial planning and other legalities for those in the community who need Allison Daily said it's common for illness to anoid discussions about often feel like it signities that they're If you love your family, it makes sense to get all of your end-of-ife planning matters handled whle everyone is healthy and making dlear choices about how they want things planning Howard said. "It is for the sakd it's important for professionals working with grieving families to on financial assets. benefit of your family- it is by no show compassion, especially whenr you love your kids equally, your they are facing so many unknowns. means giving up. going to treat each one uniquely. Howard said. "One of my big pushes for families doing this planning is former Aspen Times publisher Howard has worked with families whose deceased relatives didn't do diagnosis, she worked with Daily theproper planning, and it can really navigate, she said. As a banker, Gunilla Israel Asher, who passed way in 2014, had a terminal cancer These are such hard waters to o bring money out of the closet. try to make it as easy on a suviving The sooner you plan the sooner fe plans. Daily said ake a toll on those who are left Asher knew it would be hard for her family to talk about these plans She knew that if this (death) trying to figure it all out. you start having the conversations, When people don't have their end- become willing to be vnerable and of-life plans in place, things can 0u're not able to mourn and celebrate their life because you're so consumed with trying to put all of these missing pieces together; and fears around this idea that were volatile. Ryerson said second all going to leave this world the marriages with children can get happens, she wanted her plans in Howard said e" Daily said. We want this end These are just the beginni of of-life plan to be the way you want o those with terminal illness who Howard has seen some diflicult lots should consider to make the process make these end-of-life plans, theoilan fisod. 0acesen pople turm iheir ndacfdlhesesd ad sime fs it's things happen, but she's also WITH GOOD PLANNING THERES the planning is complete, these people can get on with living ther lives and enjoy the time they have MORE TIME TO LIVE experiences. People with children forexample, who have the tough ethat would be given the task Making end-of-life plans are a good idea regardless of your health status, left aid Danielle Howard, a certified This idea of being as proactive ats financial planner in Basalt who is possible really belps people to feel ofhandling your estate. If you love your family, it makes sense to get all as about who's getting what and whymatters handled while everyone is healthy and making clear choices of how they want things resolved. tend to set up a smoother transition empowered around their choices When you're doing this pn while in perfectly good health during life and upon passing. Howard encourages her client'st "7his is thefinal port in three-port create a legacy letter. This is where seies about end-oflife planning. The you pass on family history, values, firstpart focused on the importance spiritual beliefs, hopes and dreams wls and oher legal documents, for your family. She feels this is as d the second part foeused ona have the attitude THE GOOD AND THE VOLATILE you're giving up on life, so what changes when you're diagnosed with a terminal illness? It's just good Mary Ryerson, executive vice president at Alpine Bank in Aspenble, if not more so, than passing finaneial plunning. Art! A show and sale to benefit Pathfinders The CMC Aspen Gallery Exhibition & Receptions May 14th & 15th 4 p.m. -7 p.m. Sponsored content Minimizing the emotional toll with sound end-of-life planning Whether with a serious ilness, planning for the end is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your family When Sally Potvin's husband was sick and in home hospice, the family couldn't get him to talk about what kind offuneral service he wanted About 15 years earlier, the Potvins had their trusts and wills but the stuff about funeral services and how they wanted to be buried werent very detailed. Plus, with so many years since preparing those documents, did he still feel the same way? Potvin volunteers her experience in - as part of the Pathfinders team that provides end-of-life planning estate plans, trusts, wills, financial planning and other legalities for those in the community who need Allison Daily said it's common for illness to anoid discussions about often feel like it signities that they're If you love your family, it makes sense to get all of your end-of-ife planning matters handled whle everyone is healthy and making dlear choices about how they want things planning Howard said. "It is for the sakd it's important for professionals working with grieving families to on financial assets. benefit of your family- it is by no show compassion, especially whenr you love your kids equally, your they are facing so many unknowns. means giving up. going to treat each one uniquely. Howard said. "One of my big pushes for families doing this planning is former Aspen Times publisher Howard has worked with families whose deceased relatives didn't do diagnosis, she worked with Daily theproper planning, and it can really navigate, she said. As a banker, Gunilla Israel Asher, who passed way in 2014, had a terminal cancer These are such hard waters to o bring money out of the closet. try to make it as easy on a suviving The sooner you plan the sooner fe plans. Daily said ake a toll on those who are left Asher knew it would be hard for her family to talk about these plans She knew that if this (death) trying to figure it all out. you start having the conversations, When people don't have their end- become willing to be vnerable and of-life plans in place, things can 0u're not able to mourn and celebrate their life because you're so consumed with trying to put all of these missing pieces together; and fears around this idea that were volatile. Ryerson said second all going to leave this world the marriages with children can get happens, she wanted her plans in Howard said e" Daily said. We want this end These are just the beginni of of-life plan to be the way you want o those with terminal illness who Howard has seen some diflicult lots should consider to make the process make these end-of-life plans, theoilan fisod. 0acesen pople turm iheir ndacfdlhesesd ad sime fs it's things happen, but she's also WITH GOOD PLANNING THERES the planning is complete, these people can get on with living ther lives and enjoy the time they have MORE TIME TO LIVE experiences. People with children forexample, who have the tough ethat would be given the task Making end-of-life plans are a good idea regardless of your health status, left aid Danielle Howard, a certified This idea of being as proactive ats financial planner in Basalt who is possible really belps people to feel ofhandling your estate. If you love your family, it makes sense to get all as about who's getting what and whymatters handled while everyone is healthy and making clear choices of how they want things resolved. tend to set up a smoother transition empowered around their choices When you're doing this pn while in perfectly good health during life and upon passing. Howard encourages her client'st " 7his is thefinal port in three - port create a legacy letter. This is where seies about end-oflife planning. The you pass on family history, values, firstpart focused on the importance spiritual beliefs, hopes and dreams wls and oher legal documents, for your family. She feels this is as d the second part foeused ona have the attitude THE GOOD AND THE VOLATILE you're giving up on life, so what changes when you're diagnosed with a terminal illness? It's just good Mary Ryerson, executive vice president at Alpine Bank in Aspenble, if not more so, than passing finaneial plunning. Art! A show and sale to benefit Pathfinders The CMC Aspen Gallery Exhibition & Receptions May 14th & 15th 4 p.m. -7 p.m.