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It's never too soon to prepare our survivors for the things they'll need to have ready when our time comes to leave them. Here's some DOD info on retirement statistics that may motivate you to take action now. Lots of statistics, some of it interesting. Bottom line: average MOAACC age at death for last several years is 87; some last longer (widows) and some unfortunately shorter. Dying is bad enough, leaving behind loved ones who are not prepared to carry on your legacy is worse.
It's never too soon to prepare our survivors for the things they'll need to have ready when our time comes to leave them. Here's some DOD info on retirement statistics that may motivate you to take action now. Lots of statistics, some of it interesting. Bottom line: average MOAACC age at death for last several years is 87; some last longer (widows) and some unfortunately shorter. Dying is bad enough, leaving behind loved ones who are not prepared to carry on your legacy is worse.
What to do? Your chapter's Survivor Assistance Team has a planning checklist and other helpful documents to guide you. Major among these documents is your DD-214 -- you may know where it is but does your spouse?
What to do? Your chapter's Survivor Assistance Team has a planning checklist and other helpful documents to guide you. Major among these documents is your DD-214 -- you may know where it is but does your spouse?
There are many other things you and your spouse need to be thinking about and to do. Click here to view an excellent overview on the three phases of survivor planning and preparation -- it will give you some insight on what you can do now and what your family will need to do upon your death. To find out more contact Chuck Shaw, head of Survivors' Assistance Team (SAT) for the Chapter.
There are many other things you and your spouse need to be thinking about and to do. Click here to view an excellent overview on the three phases of survivor planning and preparation -- it will give you some insight on what you can do now and what your family will need to do upon your death. To find out more contact Chuck Shaw, head of Survivors' Assistance Team (SAT) for the Chapter.
The SAT also has a network of other resources you can tap now while you're able. Here are some for your consideration:
The SAT also has a network of other resources you can tap now while you're able. Here are some for your consideration:
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 123 (Merritt Island) has an excellent survivor planning guidebook and detailed survivor worksheet. Couples can make an appointment with a certified DAV service officer at the Veterans Memorial Center for help with planning. Call 321-452-1774 for an appointment or to request your copy of their guidebook (click to download). There is no charge for their services.
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 123 (Merritt Island) has an excellent survivor planning guidebook and detailed survivor worksheet. Couples can make an appointment with a certified DAV service officer at the Veterans Memorial Center for help with planning. Call 321-452-1774 for an appointment or to request your copy of their guidebook (click to download). There is no charge for their services.
Also, for members who wish to obtain free legal advice or assistance with simple wills and powers of attorney at the Patrick AFB Legal Office (Bldg. 562), these services are available every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 4:30 pm. You must be signed in by that time in order to see an attorney. Clients are seen in the order by which they sign in.
Also, for members who wish to obtain free legal advice or assistance with simple wills and powers of attorney at the Patrick AFB Legal Office (Bldg. 562), these services are available every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 4:30 pm. You must be signed in by that time in order to see an attorney. Clients are seen in the order by which they sign in.
For an extensive list of publications on personal affairs planning and useful checklists go to this MOAA Personal Affairs Web site.
For an extensive list of publications on personal affairs planning and useful checklists go to this MOAA Personal Affairs Web site.
Related to planning for your family is making them aware of scoundrels out there. Here is some information regarding "Financial Abuse of Elders".
Related to planning for your family is making them aware of scoundrels out there. Here is some information regarding "Financial Abuse of Elders".
A big thing to include in your estate planning is an "Electronic Device Emergency Plan" -- click here for info on this.
A big thing to include in your estate planning is an "Electronic Device Emergency Plan" -- click here for info on this.
Finally, here is some information on Long Term Care that should be also included in your plans to take care of your family.
Finally, here is some information on Long Term Care that should be also included in your plans to take care of your family.
You don't want to shorten the grieving process by leaving your family with a mess. Plan now for the one thing you can plan on -- leave a legacy of love.
You don't want to shorten the grieving process by leaving your family with a mess. Plan now for the one thing you can plan on -- leave a legacy of love.
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