A startling 6 in 10 adults in the United States do not have wills. Life happens quickly. You must plan for who will speak for you and your loved ones in an emergency. While you cannot prepare for everything, this book will help you understand what you need. With chapters for you, your spouse, your parents, and an adult college-age child, you will quickly discover what you may need to prepare before being confronted with sudden family changes or emergencies. This book-born from Natascha's years of experience caring for her Mother-in-law through dementia and hospice care-is designed to help you protect your wishes and the wishes of your loved ones before emergencies or illness arise.