When Clark’s father died, he had no idea how to be the “executor” of his father’s will – something his father had assigned to him. There was so much paperwork involved that he had to get an extension from the IRS before he filed it. Death is a tough topic. It’s hard to believe we won’t be around forever. But your children are not mind readers. They need to know about the insurance you have, the accounts you have and any other information regarding beneficiaries and inheritances. Clark recently found a great tool in Prevention Magazine that helps you catalog it all and pass it along to your loved ones in an organized fashion. In fact, the booklet is called “Putting Things in Order,” and you can find it on any book site. It’s a great idea for your parents, but it’s also a great idea for you. You should also consider making a will, especially if you have children. If you don’t specify in a will the name of the person you’d like to take care of your kids they could be turned over to the state. Do you really want that? Find out more at nolo.com.