<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></description><link>https://www.dontleaveamess.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:46:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dontleaveamess.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Catholic Advance Directive: Protecting Dignity and Guiding Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Catholic advance directive helps others protect your life, honor your dignity, and apply faith-guided moral principles if you cannot make medical decisions yourself. An advance directive is a written statement about future health care decisions. It may name a health care agent, provide instructions, or do both. Its purpose is not to predict every possible medical situation. Its purpose is to give trustworthy people a clear framework when you cannot speak for yourself. For Catholics, that...]]></description><link>https://www.dontleaveamess.org/post/a-catholic-advance-directive-protecting-dignity-and-guiding-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95aa7c978d27f7d8e6153a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:29:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97bdbb_fc7fc6e0b56a4017803a4aa98669d430~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_975,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Talcott, CFRE </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes a Will Catholic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Catholic will is not defined by a special legal format. It is a valid will shaped by Christian stewardship, family responsibility, faith, mercy, and hope in the Resurrection There is no separate set of probate laws for Catholics. A Catholic will must satisfy the same legal requirements as any other valid will in the state where it is executed. What makes it Catholic is the spirit of discipleship that shapes its priorities. A faithful plan asks not only, “Who gets what?” but also, “How can I...]]></description><link>https://www.dontleaveamess.org/post/what-makes-a-will-catholic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9594a821ca4b8be96a9962</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:57:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97bdbb_4fff02d031014e14b2ce8052e6a721dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_975,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Talcott, CFRE </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Every Adult Needs a Will]]></title><description><![CDATA[A will is not only for wealthy or older people. It is a basic tool for naming who should handle your estate, caring for dependents, and making your intentions known. Many people assume they do not need a will because they are young, do not own a house, or do not consider themselves wealthy. Yet a will is not primarily a statement about how much you own. It is a statement about responsibility. A will allows you to give lawful instructions for property that becomes part of your probate estate....]]></description><link>https://www.dontleaveamess.org/post/why-every-adult-needs-a-will</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9591bc5bedecf2a64026c4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97bdbb_6b9b651c66794e85ad5b05799068138a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_975,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Talcott, CFRE </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Questions to Help You Discern Your Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good planning begins before the paperwork. These five questions can help you identify the people, beliefs, responsibilities, and ministries that should shape your legacy plan. It is tempting to begin legacy planning by downloading a form and filling in the blanks. Forms are important, but they work best when they express decisions that have already been considered prayerfully. Before choosing an executor, checking boxes on an advance directive, or naming beneficiaries, take time to ask what...]]></description><link>https://www.dontleaveamess.org/post/five-questions-to-help-you-discern-your-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a958fd92c1a25e077e26e29</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:33:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97bdbb_5ba4d01425dd487b9b4e81a6b5909c95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_975,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Talcott, CFRE </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Planning Ahead Is an Act of Love.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legacy planning is not simply about documents or money. It is a practical way to care for the people we love, communicate our faith, and make difficult days a little less confusing. Most of us do not like to think about illness, incapacity, or death. We would rather focus on the people and responsibilities in front of us today. That instinct is understandable. Yet avoiding these subjects does not keep hard moments from coming. It simply means that when they do come, the people we love may...]]></description><link>https://www.dontleaveamess.org/post/why-planning-ahead-is-an-act-of-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a958caa21ca4b8be96a8908</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:20:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97bdbb_16ce0cb8b7b546598cc737fb8eb33177~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_975,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Talcott, CFRE </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>