Getting Your House in Order: Essential End-of-Life Planning

Whether you’re a Boomer preparing your own end-of-life plans or a Gen Xer looking to support your parents, understanding the key aspects of planning can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. This presentation will guide you through the essential steps of end-of-life planning using the comforting analogy of “Getting Your House in Order.” 

Learn practical strategies for organizing important documents, making key decisions, and ensuring your wishes are honored. No matter where you are in the process, this discussion will provide clarity and actionable steps to help you and your family prepare with confidence.

About the Presenters

Kate Bagnati is an End of Life Doula. Wife and mother of 3, she is the events and social media coordinator for the Connecticut Death Collective and JumpSTARs. Originally from Geneva, New York, she has been living in Connecticut since 2004. In her spare time she enjoys being in nature, creating art, gardening, birding, swimming, and dancing Bollywood. 

Having end of life conversations, providing information and education while we are still alive is her passion. There is a great need to empower fellow humans to make their own choices so they can feel safe and supported in their end of days. Time is fleeting, she’d like to spend the rest of hers making connections, growing community, and holding space for others in great times of transition.

Becca Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in End-of-Life planning. Becca helps individuals and their supportive community navigate their end-of-life with thoughtful conversation, compassion, and care. Becca's focus is on Advance Care Planning and getting a person's affairs in order. These conversations are for people at all stages of life and health. Becca has more than 25 years of experience in leadership positions in the fields of behavioral health, homelessness, and philanthropy.