What Matters Most

Part-memoir, part-guidebook, this is a practical look at getting your affairs in order before the unthinkable (or inevitable) occurs. On July 17, 2009, Chanel Reynolds's husband, José, was struck by a van, then died one week later. Just hours after the accident, Chanel realized that she was completely unprepared for what came next: What was the password to his phone? Were their wills legally binding? How much insurance did they have? Could she afford the house? And what the hell was probate anyway? Simply put, she didn't have her shit together. The truth is, most of us don't. Drawn rom firsthand experience, expert advice, and the unparalleled resources of her celebrated website, Get Your Shit Together, this honest, no-nonsense guide provides step-by-step practical advice to help you with: Checklists: What to do before, during, and after a crisis Legal documents: Create your will, living will, and power of attorney Covering your ass: Get enough of the right life insurance Get your money sorted: Emergency funds, savings, and budgets Make a "what-if" list: Have a watertight emergency plan Digital details: Track your online accounts and passwords Praise for What Matters Most Named One of the Top 10 Self-Help Books by The Seattle Times "Chanel's wisdom is a gift. . . . What Matters Most offers you the chance to find, and consider, those critical answers." —Rebecca Soffer, coauthor of Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome. "A rallying cry for us all to get our sh*t together before it's too late." —Caitlin Doughty, New York Times–bestselling author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes "Not only sound counseling but a straightforward plan for when the unthinkable occurs." — Library Journal (Best Wellness Book)