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Happy Holidays! If you are listening in real time, this bonus episode is being released as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. For many people, today marks the start of the holiday season, and is a painful reminder of those who are no longer with us.
My guest today is Tara Paul, who is no stranger to loss. We met through our sons, but I felt drawn to her as I read her honest and vulnerable posts on social media. Her mother died tragically in a car accident 15 years ago, and she lost her husband, Vrydon, to pancreatic cancer just one year ago. She shares those stories and more with me as we talk about how to navigate these people that we miss in a special way around the holidays.
While those memories of the loved ones already gone do hurt, I want to remind you that there is still love and joy to be found. If you are grieving and being reminded of loss this holiday season, I am sending you peace and love as you navigate all the emotions of the holidays. As former guest Kelly Grosklags so beautifully reminds us, be gentle with yourself.
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode30 #bonusepisode #thanksgiving #holidaygrief #lossduringtheholidays #emotions
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It is the third Thursday in November, which is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day. On today’s bonus episode, Nicole Barnes joins me from the Park Nicollet Foundation’s ‘Growing Through Grief’ program: www.parknicollet.com/growingthroughgrief
Nicole shares the history of how this program began, and the heart-breaking prevalence of how many children are affected by the loss of a parent or sibling before the age of 18, especially students in BIPOC populations or where household income is lower. Growing Through Grief partners with 16 school districts in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as western Wisconsin, to provide a no-cost resource that comes to children in their schools to provide support.
Grief is so difficult, no matter what the age – but dealing with it as a child, adolescent or teen makes the tough milestones of just growing up that much harder. Growing Through Grief provides a safe place for these children to feel heard, loved and less alone as they work through their pain.
If you’re not in the geographic region supported by Growing Through Grief, there are similar programs available throughout the country. Check for your local resource through the National Alliance for Children’s Grief: https://nacg.org/
References in today’s show:
This Side of the Grass, Episode 10 - Putting Pain Into Purpose, with Brian Muller
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, by David Kessler
Additional resources from Nicole:
Coalition to Support Grieving Children
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
The Grief Club of Minnesota
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode29 #bonusepisode #growingthroughgrief #nationalchildrensgriefawarenessday
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Wow – we’ve reached the end of another season! I’m so proud of this show, and love hearing from you about how these topics and episodes are helping to drive discussions, make decisions, and think about end of life to more purposefully live each and every day!
You may recall that Season 1 had the threads of “Finding Meaning” (be sure to check out David Kessler’s book if you haven’t yet! Finding Meaning, the Sixth Stage of Grief) and having conversations before it’s too late. This season has really been about “Connections.” On today’s show, I reflect on how the last 13 episodes have brought about so many connections; of themes, people and relationships.
Thank you to all my guests this season, who have given their time to share stories, experiences and expertise with all of us! Returning guest Steve Messick took a deeper dive into Trusts; Katie Novak explained additional healthcare documentation for end of life; Mike Zinda, Lis Klein and Melissa MacPhail shared their stories of loss; Mike White provided insight into what to expect from a funeral home and what planning can be done; Micah Webb spoke from the heart and educated us about becoming an organ and tissue donor; and Sam Devine, Dan Neitz and my Grandma Dorothy Waska helped to share unique perspectives on death and dying. Last but certainly not least, Kelly Grosklags shared her beautiful wisdom and perspective that helped me be open to signs – and I share a story with you today about a dream that would never have meant anything without our conversation.
There is so much more to come with this show and the topic of preparation for life’s inevitable conclusion. Thank you for being a part of this with me, and please keep watching and listening for what comes next!
Referenced on this episode:
The Mel Robbins Podcast: Simple Life Hacks That Will Change Your Future (Steal These Habits from Billionaires)
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode28 #season2 #connections #findingmeaning #grateful
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Today’s important episode is about the option to be an organ and tissue donor at the end of life. Micah Webb joins me today. She is the Donation Liaison from LifeSource, one of 56 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) in the country, serving the second largest geographic region. https://www.life-source.org/
I learned of LifeSource following the death of my brother, Dan. Micah educates me further on how impactful this organization is from start to finish in the donation process, some myths and common misconceptions, and how powerful one donor’s gifts can be! Micah has her own story of loss that propelled her into this impactful career.
While this episode is very informative and was intended to be so, I was surprised to find that this was also a powerful and emotional topic, and I appreciate Micah’s time to explain what an incredible gift it is to be a donor.
Here are some additional links from LifeSource:
Anyone can register to be an organ donor. To register, visit life-source.org/register or check the box at your DMVWatch this video to learn more about the donation process.The latest from LifeSource (questions, myths, stories, and more).If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode27 #organdonation #tissuedonation #beadonor #lifesource
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It’s been a while, but today’s episode is just me, talking to you. Synchronicity hit hard again, as the universe aligned to allow me a week to record in the studio without a guest. If you feel like the action steps have been overwhelming in all of our This Side of the Grass episodes, today’s episode is for you.
As I recap the checklist that we’ve had throughout all 25 episodes so far (wow!), I break it down to be more manageable, and hopefully actionable. You are definitely not alone if you haven’t gotten too far yet, or even started. This Side of the Grass Checklist
As you go through my list, or even if you have a checklist for another task that you’ve been avoiding, assess the feelings that are connected to the list and try to separate them from the tasks themselves. It’s a blessing if the checklist works for you and is helpful, but could feel like a curse when it brings up negative feelings. A checklist is not the feelings or the actions; it’s just a tool. Additionally, know that the “checklist” may not be the best tool for you!
You are not alone, and I know you can do this!
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode26 #checklists #gainmomentum #startwithone #youcandothis
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It was my absolute honor to spend time with Kelly Grosklags on today’s episode. Kelly shares her thoughts, experiences and learnings from nearly 30 years in and around the fields of grief and end-of-life care.
Our conversation makes its way to the importance of signs from those who have died, the magnitude of speaking the names of our loved ones who are gone, and how their relationships to us and our love for them did not die with them. Love and grief are connected, and it is so important to be gentle with ourselves in the grief space, no matter how long it’s been since they have passed away.
As noted in the disclaimer today, there was an audio card issue with our main microphones, so sincere apologies that the episode does not sound as crisp, clean and intimate as previous episodes – but this was not a conversation we could have ever replicated, and I wanted you to hear it.
References in the episode:
Kelly’s website, Conversations with Kelly: conversationswithkelly.com
Kelly’s books: A Comforted Heart (2017) and When Love Meets Grief (2024)
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode25 #conversationswithkelly #saytheirnames #acomfortedheart #whenlovemeetsgrief
#thisside #thissideofthegrass #thissidepodcast
#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and today’s episode – both recorded and released in September of 2024 – is about suicide. My friends Melissa MacPhail and Lis Klein bravely join me to share their experiences losing loved ones to suicide: Melissa’s dad, Jerry; and Lis’s brother, Steve. Through our conversation, we touch on forgiveness, healing, the stigma of dying by suicide, and memories they have of their loved ones.
This topic is so important, yet it is very hard to discuss. I encourage you to listen with an open mind, grace and love in your heart for family and friends who are still grieving loved ones that died in this way, no matter how long it has been. And if you or someone you know is struggling and considering suicide, please call the suicide and crisis hotline by dialing 988. Help is available.
References in the episode:
As Lis mentioned, here is Steve playing guitar with a friend, recorded February 10, 2008: Flight from Rangoon - Jam session w/ Steve & Brandon (Steve is on the left, in the brown t-shirt.)
Recently heard on the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking: https://ttfa.org/episodes - The top two Anthology episodes are the ones I referenced, called “Two Letters- A Widow Remembers Her Husband with Two Letters” and “Stories of Suicide & Loss”.
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode24 #suicide #suicideprevention #nameit #endthestigma
#thisside #thissideofthegrass #thissidepodcast
#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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Wow. If today’s episode with guest Dan Neitz doesn’t help you to see endings differently, I don’t know what will! Endings are not just deaths, but a near-death experience is what brought Dan to clarity and purpose in his life and in his work.
On today’s episode, we hear Dan’s story of dying from sepsis, and being brought back to life. His perspective and intentionality of making his life matter had been gnawing at him since he was a child, but nearly dying brought him to a crystal clear realization of his path – a very different path than he had been on.
If you’d like to learn more about Dan’s work, please visit his website: https://workthecor.com/
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode23 #NDE #neardeathexperience #lifechanging #livelikeyouaredying
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#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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Attorney Steve Messick is back! As promised on his first high-level show about all things legal when it comes to dying, Steve and I take a deeper dive on legacy planning through Trusts. One of the big take-aways: you don’t have to have millions of dollars for a Trust to be a valuable planning tool!
If you haven’t yet listened to Steve’s first show, released May 30, 2024, here it is:
This Side of the Grass, Episode 11: The Legal Side of Dying
Disclaimer: The information discussed today is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice regarding your individual situation.
Click here for more information about the work that Steve and his firm do, or to reach out to start the estate planning process: Messick Law, PLLP
Additional information on the planning process shared in the previous episode:
Uniform Law / Multi-jurisdictional code
Minnesota Law probate & planning
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode22 #Trusts #Wills #Legacy #estatelaw #estateplanning
#thisside #thissideofthegrass #thissidepodcast
#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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On today’s episode, I am joined by 4th generation owner of White Funeral Homes, Mike White. Mike’s family has been serving the Twin Cities community in Minnesota for more than 125 years, and currently own and operate 5 funeral homes in the South Metro area of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Mike has an amazing vantage point of life, loss and what it is like working daily with families who have experienced loss. He and his sister, Meg, have followed in the footsteps of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and are working with the next generation of the White family to continue to carry on their legacy – a truly remarkable achievement for any small business! Mike shares some fascinating history of his industry, as well as practical and helpful insight into what questions to think about when it comes to funeral and visitation planning.
Pre-planning services are available through most funeral homes, and if you are in the Twin Cities, consider joining Meg White Heintze at one of their upcoming events:
– Tuesday, 9/24/24 at 11:00AM, White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail in Lakeville, MN.
Presenter: Meg White Heintze - Pre-planning and Educational Specialist
– Thursday, 10/17/24 at 6:00PM, White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave in Burnsville, MN.
Pizza and Preplanning: "You'll feel better when you can say… Everything is taken care of"
This program will include information on Legal Tools (Estate Attorney Carrie Renner), Medical Assistance Planning (Pat Zalusky), and Planning a Meaningful Service (Meg White Heintze)
Click here for more information: White Funeral Homes
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode21 #funeralhomes #preplanning #cremation #burial #conversationsaboutdeath
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#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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I called an audible today! No notes or outline, but today’s show is a rich and entertaining conversation with Sam Devine. Sam is the “Devine” part of DevineFox Productions, the company that produces “This Side of the Grass”. He also has his own podcast called “Legacy Matters”, and today’s episode is a blend of his show and mine, as we just talk.
Our conversation still centers around end-of-life, and the situation that Sam is experiencing in his life and family right now.
I was recently a guest on Sam’s show, and you can listen here: Legacy Matters - Val Amsden: Podcastress of Death!
Laugh along with us as we have a conversation about life, death and legacy.
*Note: The episode mentioned with guest Mike White will be available on 9/5!
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode20 #legacymatters #conversationsaboutlife #conversationsaboutdeath
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Isn’t it kind of crazy to think that there are days that completely change the course of your life… and when you wake up on those days, oftentimes you don’t even know it’s about to happen. It’s only when you look back that you realize your entire life changed on that day.
On today’s solo episode, I take a little pivot. Instead of sharing a specific preparation step or lesson learned following the death of a loved one, I share a personal story that helped to change my trajectory and one that has helped me immensely – especially during challenging times. For me, this included the day I lost my brother, but challenging days could be any life-altering event: a break-up, a diagnosis or losing your job. Challenge is all around us, and you are not alone.
I appreciate you allowing me to share this story and experience with you, and I encourage you to find people who will lift you up and encourage you during challenging life situations and times of loss.
Coaching podcasts that are referenced on this episode, from two of my favorite coaches:
Into The Roar, with Martin Rooney
The Cross-eyed Bear podcast, with Eric Parent
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode19 #growth #challenge #lessonsfromcoaching #TFW #TFW4life
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On today’s episode of This Side of the Grass, I am so happy to have Katie Novak, Registered Nurse, share her expertise on healthcare documentation. She is here to provide clarity on decisions and forms that often are needed at end of life, including Health Care Directives and the POLST.
A “Health Care Directive”, prepared by an attorney, is a legally binding document that helps the provider to know what your wishes are, but more importantly, who can make decisions should you be incapacitated.
A “POLST: Provider Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment” is for individuals that are older or have diseases or conditions, and this form allows nurses to NOT administer treatment at the patient’s request, because it is ordered by a doctor. This is signed by the patient or surrogate (i.e. Power of Attorney), as well as the doctor/provider. Read more about this form and how to obtain it: National POLST patient site
Other topics discussed today include: What is your code status? What is palliative care? What is CPR? What do DNR and DNI mean?
We reference the May 30, 2024, episode of ‘This Side of the Grass’ with attorney Steve Messick, who talked briefly about Health Care Directives. Listen to it again (or for the first time!) here: This Side of the Grass: "The Legal Side of Dying: An Interview with Attorney Steve Messick"
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode18 #endoflifecare #healthcaredocumentation #POLST #CPR #DNR #DNI
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#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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On today’s episode, I share with you my vulnerable conversation with long-time friend of the Amsden family, Mike Zinda. Mike is the first guest who reached out to me after listening to several episodes last season, and asked if he could come on to share his story. After talking with him several times about the unexpected loss of his dad, it became clear that Mike’s path to finding peace is a relatable one – as it took Mike close to 7 years to find sobriety, prayer and going back to church to truly begin his healing journey. He encourages all of us to keep moving forward. “Either you’re getting better or you’re getting worse – you can’t stay the same!”
Quote by Winnie the Pooh, shared by Mike: “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard?”
In our episode, we reference a few of the previous ‘This Side of the Grass’ episodes. Listen to them again (or for the first time!) here:
Bonding Over Eulogies: A Conversation with Eric Froistad (June 6, 2024)
Milestones & Anniversaries (June 13, 2024)
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode17 #coping #sobriety #prayer #reflection #winniethepooh
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#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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What a unique and beautiful privilege it is to share with you today’s conversation! My grandmother, Dorothy Waska, turned 98 in May of 2024. We recorded this conversation in her apartment about 6 weeks before her birthday. Her transparency and ease of sharing her thoughts on dying and loss really helped to shape how I approach this podcast, and I am grateful to her for that, as well as for her openness, love and ability to still tell stories and share her thoughts.
In our conversation, there are three segments:
1. What she remembers of loss in her early life: her dad died when she was just 7 years old.
2. The loss of my mom and brother, so out of order, as they were her oldest child and oldest grandchild.
3. How she feels about dying, now that she is in her late 90s.
Grandma and her two brothers, also still living at the ages of 99 and 96, recently recorded together on another podcast, sharing stories of growing up in the 1930s and 1940s. Please listen here!
Stories in Life: On the Radio with Mark and Joe. "Wisdom from the Hearts and Minds of Three Siblings: Bill (99) Dee Dee (98) and Fritz Kruschel (96)"
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode16 #perspectivesondying #endoflifereflections #grandma
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Here we go again! As we start Season 2 together, I revisit “My Why” – which is how we started Season 1. If you haven’t listened to that episode, or if it’s been a while, here it is:
This Side of the Grass, Episode 1 "My Why"
On today’s “My Why” for Season 2, I share with you a bit more about my grandma, and how her views on dying and preparation have helped to shape what the podcast has become. She will be one of my first guests this season, and several of the topics in future weeks will talk more about the “expected” way of dying: at an older age vs. a terminal illness or unexpectedly, like my experiences with losing my mom and brother.
I share with you the homework I have done in the last 6 weeks outside of the podcast space, as I have a checklist too! Please take a moment to go back to the checklist you started as you listened to previous episodes, revisit the action items that are not yet complete, and decide: what do you want your legacy to be?
Season 2 will have more great guests and conversations, and I appreciate you being on this journey with me!
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode15 #mywhy #season2 #legacy
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We have reached the end of Season 1!
Throughout the last 13 episodes, I have found my voice and the tone of this podcast in real time. Thank you for going on this adventure with me! As I shared my story, I have been humbled and proud to have helped others to share theirs, and look forward to taking some intentional time to reset, regroup and catch up (Note: watch for “This Side of the Grass” on YouTube!) before a new episode drops again on August 1, 2024!
The two threads that wove throughout Season 1, as we explored funerals, obituaries, eulogies, life insurance, legal planning, comparisons and milestones:
It is a gift to have these conversations about your wishes and to make plans before it is too late.It’s possible to move forward, and even to find meaning, after loss!A huge thank you to my guests over the past few months, who trusted me and took a chance on this podcast: Tim & Bethany and Steve, who lent their knowledge on specific subjects; and Sheri, Brian and Eric, who shared their very personal stories of loss that resonated with all of us.
I cannot wait to see what is in store for Season 2!
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode14 #season1recap #reflections
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#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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This week’s episode falls near several important milestone dates related to the loss of my mom: Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and the anniversary of her passing on June 4. As milestones and anniversaries loom year after year, it sometimes feels like no time at all has passed – even years or decades after we have lost a loved one!
After participating in a live group Zoom with David Kessler ahead of Mother’s Day, I knew I wanted to share some learnings and great takeaways for these dates that are just hard. This is totally normal and expected, and though everyone processes in a different wayAs, you are not alone!
I explore the feelings that these dates bring up, I give my own checklist of things that may help to navigate milestone dates like holidays and birthdays:
1. Breathe
2. Move your body
3. Be direct if there is something that you need
4. Honor your loved one
5. Let the day be the day
References in this episode:
The Book ‘Finding Meaning’, by David Kessler. https://grief.com/sixth-stage-of-grief/
The five stages of Grief, according to the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross model: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. These do not happen in any sort of order!
Mel Robbins episode about finding the space in your body to send breath. “The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1”: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-56
The book 'The Five Invitations' by Frank Ostaseski
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode13 #milestones #anniversaries #DavidKessler #justbreathe
#thisside #thissideofthegrass #thissidepodcast
#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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Long-time friend Eric Froistad joins me on today’s episode. We share a birthday, a best friend (my husband!) and the heart-breaking burden of losing brothers unexpectedly much too soon. Because we, along with our other siblings, gave the eulogies at our brothers’ services, we have an additional connection that I wanted to explore.
Eulogies include stories of the loved ones we have lost, and Eric is a master story-teller! His dedication to keeping Andy’s memory alive through stories is inspiring, and we hear some amazing ones today!
Whether you’re thinking of who might someday give your eulogy, if you’ve been asked to give one, or you think about what someone might say about you at your funeral one day, our conversation is a must-listen.
References in this episode:
Definition of a eulogy: www.everloved.com
The 7-Step Guide to writing a eulogy: Abbott Funeral Services
The book 'The Five Invitations' by Frank Ostaseski
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode12 #eulogies #storytelling #legacy #siblingloss
#thisside #thissideofthegrass #thissidepodcast
#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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I’ve teed up this topic in several previous episodes: the legal side of things! I am thrilled to have this important and specific conversation with attorney and long-time friend, Steve Messick, founder and lead attorney of Messick Law, PLLC. He is a top-rated attorney serving clients throughout the State of Minnesota. His primary areas of practice include probate, trust and estate litigation, elder law, real estate, and civil litigation.
Steve walks us through a high level overview of what happens from the legal side of things when you die. The bottom line? Either you have a plan, or the State you live in will provide a plan, not factoring in thoughts, history or feelings of the person that has died.
Don’t wait until you know exactly what you want done with your assets to start the process of getting your wishes on paper, especially if you have children! Find an estate planning attorney to start the process. Have these conversations with the person you have designated to handle your affairs after you are gone.
Disclaimer: The information discussed today is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice regarding your individual situation.
Question for Steve? He will be back, so email me! [email protected]
References in this episode:
Steve’s firm, Messick Law, PLLC: www.messicklaw.com
Uniform Law / Multi-jurisdictional code: https://www.uniformlaws.org/home
Minnesota Law probate & planning: https://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/handbooks/probate/
If you have a topic or guest idea, I’d love to hear from you! To reach me, send me an email: [email protected], or find me at “This Side of the Grass” on Facebook OR Instagram!
#episode11 #messicklaw #wills #trusts #estateplanning
#thisside #thissideofthegrass #thissidepodcast
#death #dying #grief #life #hope #passion #purpose #preparation
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