TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #2

“You were involved in a car accident. You have some bumps and aches but were not seriously injured physically, however you have lost your memory.”

While this is a terrible thing to think about, this and many other scenarios where you are out of commission CAN happen. Nevertheless, the bills still have to be paid, the household must continue to be managed, family members must make it to school, functions, and appointments.

The focus of this scenario is: will your family be able to function should something happen to you? Do they have access to the necessary information to pay the bills? Do they know where the important documents are located? Do they know what is on the calendar? Can they do the household chores?

If you are willing to live this scenario, for the next 24 hours DON’T DO ANYTHING for your household that you would normally do. If you are the one who plans and makes meals – don’t. Laundry – not on you. Cleaning – nope. (Did I just hear a cheer go up around the country?)

If “living it” is not the option you choose, as with last week’s scenario, gather the family to discuss it. Then determine what needs to be done to ensure that, should something happen to you, they would still be able to function.

We’ll follow up on Thursday.