Later Is Too Late

Can you really be prepared for death, divorce, or other major life loss? Emotionally, maybe not. But logistically--definitely yes. The problem is, even though we know we should be prepared, most of us procrastinate. We're too busy. It's too much work. It's complicated. I'm already prepared enough. And it's painful to even think about.

Susan Alpert thought she was organized for the future, for the cruel aftermath of the death of her husband of 46 years, but when the time came, she was blinds...