The Reading Room
Welcome to the Reading Room. This page connects you to my full library of articles on estate planning, executors, and legacy decisions.
Over the years, I’ve written an extensive library of articles focused on estate planning, executor responsibilities, life transitions, family dynamics, and the decisions that shape what happens next. Some pieces are practical and step-by-step. Others explore the emotional side of planning, caregiving, and legacy that often gets overlooked.
Rather than trying to recreate that entire library here, the Reading Room acts as a quiet gateway. It points you to the full collection of articles hosted on my main site, where everything’s organized and easy to explore at your own pace.
You don’t need to read everything. Most people don’t. But many find that one perfect article that answers a question they’ve been carrying for a long time.
What You’ll Find in the Library
The articles you’ll find through the link below are written for real life, not just ideal scenarios. They’re grounded in hands-on experience working with estates, executors, families, and individuals navigating change.
- Estate planning basics and common misunderstandings
- What executors need to know before and after a death
- Powers of attorney, capacity, and decision-making
- Life transitions and planning ahead
- Family dynamics, conflict, and communication
- Values, legacy, and the choices that sit behind the paperwork
All content is educational and informational. It’s designed to help you think more clearly, ask better questions, and feel less alone in the process.
Visit the Article Library
You can browse the full collection of articles here: Visit the NEXsteps article library.
New pieces are added weekly, and the library continues to grow over time.
Interactive Experiences
If reading has helped you reflect but you’re not quite ready to act, you may find one of my interactive experiences useful.
These are short, self-paced experiences designed to help you think through decisions quietly and privately, without pressure or assumptions.
Designed or Default
An interactive experience that explores how decisions are made if you’re unable to make them yourself, and whether those outcomes would reflect your wishes.
Before You Say Yes
An interactive experience for anyone who’s been asked, or may be asked, to act as an executor. It helps clarify what the role really involves before you commit.
Both experiences are designed specifically for NEXsteps and are meant to complement the articles you’ll find in the Reading Room.
