Tag: Living Will

New York Times Article: A Shocking Death, a Financial Lesson and Help for Others. Do we still suck at dying in this country ten years later? Yup.

October 9, 2023

Looking back at the article that skyrocketed the Get Your Sh*t Together website into, well, everywhere, do I see improvements a decade later? Sure. However, despite the hard of many long before me, gobs of start-ups entering the ‘death space’ and living in a post-pandemic world…we still have a long, long way to go. … More New York Times Article: A Shocking Death, a Financial Lesson and Help for Others. Do we still suck at dying in this country ten years later? Yup.

New Podcast: Chanel Reynolds goes deep on “What Nobody Tells Us”

October 9, 2023

Get your notebooks ready and check out Chanel’s conversation on the “What Nobody Tells Us” podcast. This episode is your ultimate guide to getting your affairs in order (and what happens if you don’t!) before the unthinkable or eventual happens.

From wills and advance directives and insurance, to finances, family, parenting and relationships – this is the critical *stuff* everyone needs to know. … More New Podcast: Chanel Reynolds goes deep on “What Nobody Tells Us”

[Top Article] Opinion: Catastrophe struck when my husband was killed. Here’s what I learned about creating a ‘what if’ plan

April 12, 2023

Making big and often very hard decisions during a stressful and emotional situation adds more pain, suffering and confusion to what is already a terrible time. … More [Top Article] Opinion: Catastrophe struck when my husband was killed. Here’s what I learned about creating a ‘what if’ plan

The High Functioning Happy Hour

March 30, 2023

Over the years I’ve had so many great questions and conversations with you – thank you. A few questions are on many people’s minds and todo lists so join us for the next Happy Hour on Thursday, April 20th and figure out where to start. Happy Hours free are to attend but RSVP is required.

Get ready for questions like, “What do you do if your family won’t get their stuff together?” or “What happens if you die without a will?” … More The High Functioning Happy Hour

Chanel Reynolds speaking at the International Association of Women event on Nov 10th.

November 5, 2021

Join us for this free event, Whether you’re the COO of your household or busy taking care of family members, living without a few plans in place can leave family members in gigantic financial, legal and logistical mess during life’s milestone or difficult moments, whether big or small. … More Chanel Reynolds speaking at the International Association of Women event on Nov 10th.

What Matters Most: Now in Paperback!

Paperback is here! The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance and Life’s “What-Ifs”!

January 19, 2021

I am so thrilled to announce my first book, WHAT MATTERS MOST: The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance and Life’s “What-If’s” is finally here! Not only the biggest, most essential guide to getting your shit together – is it the cumulative labor of love I’ve been working on for years. Years, my friends. It is the book I wanted to write. I hope it is the book you want to read, buy and share. It will be on the shelves on March 19th, but is available for pre-order now! … More Paperback is here! The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance and Life’s “What-Ifs”!

Image of hand writing a letter for article about how to write your will

Featured in New York Magazine’s: ‘How Can I Make a Will Without Spending a Fortune??’

August 28, 2020

The other good news is that writing a will doesn’t have to be a laborious, tooth-pulling, expensive ordeal, says Chanel Reynolds, the author of What Matters Most: The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance, and Life’s ‘What-ifs.’ “In most cases, a will can be a simple document that you sign in front of two witnesses,” she says. “You can start and finish the basic paperwork in a couple of hours.” … More Featured in New York Magazine’s: ‘How Can I Make a Will Without Spending a Fortune??’