There are quite a few things you should do to prepare for your death besides just discussing funeral arrangements and writing up a will. How will your estate be handled? What will happen to your pets? And what about your digital assets (computer files, Facebook account, etc.)?

These questions and more are addressed in A Legal Guide to Growing Older. It's packed full of practical advice designed to increase your knowledge and provide general information, rather than dissecting the laws of specific states.

The financial costs of not planning ahead for the legal issues...