A brand new year is the perfect time to get your most important life *stuff* completed. GYST’s 6-Week Masterclass is here to help you get it done. How about a New Year’s resolution that really matters? … More Join the Summer 2026 End-of-Life Planning Masterclass
“When we don’t get our shit organized, we leave a big mess that is emotionally awful, takes hundreds of hours to get through, and can cost thousands of dollars.” That’s why leaving a plan in place is the best gift you will ever give your friends and family. It’s never too early—or too late—to get your affairs in order. Here’s how. … More GYST Founder Chanel Reynolds shares her must-do advice with Oprah readers in “7 Things Top Estate Planners Think You Should Do Before You Die”
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
How to Money podcast interview with Chanel Reynolds, founder of GYST.
Episode: ‘Preparing for the Unthinkable with Chanel Reynolds’
Young and growing families, especially those with children, really need to get their *stuff* together. … More How To Money Interview: Finances and the cost of *not* doing a will (hint: 3-7% of your estate)
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”
ASK GYST: How can I make sure my family doesn’t contest my will? … More ASK GYST: How can I make sure my family doesn’t contest my will? How to write someone in (and out) of your will.
If you’re one of the 50% of U.S. adults who don’t have your will completed, this month’s Ask GYST is for you: “What happens when you can’t find a will?” What do you do – and what shouldn’t you do?
Ask GYST replies to this all too common question. … More ASK GYST: What do you do when you can’t find the will?
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
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??’