diagnosed with liver cancer , have about 8 months and need to get my finances in order.

First and foremost, I am sorry for your diagnosis & commend your for having the fore thought, to plan ahead & take care of your family and estate. Now, I agree with above, but would like to add to it. Organize all financial information: bank accounts, IRA/pensions, insurance policies, possible debt, previous year tax returns including possible tax info for the future tax info & ect., in separately in color folders. With a brief itemization of acct #, phone # for contact & beneficiary info on the front of each folder. When the time comes it will be overwhelming for those left behind, this will make the process easier. Most financial information is confusing for those not reviewing such documentation for a living. A specific note regarding life insurance policies, notate with this information that the irs will attempt to pursue unreported death benefits & unless the tp's states they were the beneficiary & did not pay for the policy. Say married couple both pay for a policy, they see it as you purchased the policy, now benefiting from the return. Now for your annual & sick time. Use it to do the things you wish & spend what time you have left with those you love. I love the idea of video's and such but the most simple of letters or a possible journal for each of your family members will be something they will hold. Something they know you held in your hands and at times it will be like your are somehow still in contact. It will something they can treasure of you. Plus, you can include life lessons, stories of memories and advice for their future. And when that time comes, they will have these. No batteries or power necessary. Last just tell them you love them every time you can. Last but now least, let them do for you. Those little things that may not seem important. That we all say, no that's ok. Like getting you a glass of water or taking out the trash or just sitting in the car taking a drive not even talking. Just the moment together in silence, sometimes that is more powerful than anything said. Again, I am sorry for what is happening and wish you happiness, love & eternal peace for your existing time.

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