Create a Living Will
The Logistics of Dying
Death File Checklist
Advance Care Directive based on state (or states) of residence—signed and notarized
Additional instructions should be typed, attached and include:
Wishes during treatment.
Wishing during the death journey
Wishes for after care death
PSAS form—personal self-assessment scale to be used by representatives when initiated in
Advance Directive for Dementia—signed and notarized
Disposition of body and after death plan
Additional Checklist for Areas of Importance
Will/Trust and Certificate of Trust
Durable Power of Attorney for Finance
Life Insurance Policy
Bank Account Information
Real Estate Documents and Deeds
Funeral Pre-need Documents and Funeral Insurance (if any)
Debtor Information (if any)
Copy of Drivers License and Social Security Card
Copy of Marriage and/or Divorce Certificates
Letters to Loved Ones
After Diagnosis, During Treatment, and/or Elderly Stage Checklist
Revisit PSAS form and update for current condition
Revisit and review Advanced Directive—“wishes during treatment”
Fill out POLST form—physician orders for sustaining life
DNR—do not resuscitate
DNI—do not intubate
DNH—do not hospitalize
Palliative Care plan if wanted
Go over personal communications expectations
Begin “Am I okay to die” activities and soul cleanup
Financial, insurance and business arrangement updates
During the Death Journey—Checklist
Revisit PSAS form and update for condition
Revisit and review Advanced Directive—“wishes during death journey”
Palliative Care initiation
POLST update—physician orders for sustaining life
DNR—do not resuscitate
DNI—do not intubate
DNH—do not hospitalize
Hospice initiation
Revisit disposition of body/funeral service from Death File
Letters to loved ones? Video or audio messages?