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Helping you get your affairs in order—so the people you love aren’t left guessing.

  • End-of-life Planning

    • Get your documents, decisions, and important information organized before it’s needed.

  • Family & Executor Support

    • Practical guidance for caregivers, adult children, executors, and families navigating illness, aging, or loss.

  • Death Over Dinner Discussions

    • Thoughtful facilitated conversations that make it easier to talk about what matters most.

Virtual services nationwide. In-person in Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito, and San Francisco Bay Area.

About Me

My work at What Matters, Organized is to help people get prepared, feel more in control, and be more at peace as they age.

As a retired attorney, executive, eldest daughter, mother of three, and lifelong organizer, I've seen how much stress and uncertainty can be eased when important decisions, documents, and wishes are thoughtfully put in order. I live in Berkeley and enjoy helping people bring clarity to one of life's most avoided topics—practically, thoughtfully, and without drama.

I'm trained as an end-of-life doula and mediator, and I work alongside attorneys and other professionals to make sure plans don't just exist—they make sense and can actually be followed. I offer steady guidance, deep listening, and the ability to gently move difficult conversations toward action.

My goal isn't to dwell on death—quite the opposite. It's to help people live with greater peace of mind today, knowing they've organized what matters and made things easier for the people they love.

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Services

Dinner/Discussion Facilitation

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Some conversations are easier around a table - anytime

Talking about aging, death, and what matters breaks down barriers and prevents unhappy surprises. I help families, friends, and communities gather for thoughtful conversations that make it easier to share wishes, stories, and values, including:

  • Planning/Guidance on guest list and format

  • Conversation prompts and materials

  • Event facilitation, follow-up resources and next steps

A thoughtfully facilitated gathering designed to help people talk openly about what matters most. $650 includes planning, facilitation, and conversation materials. Food and beverages are provided separately by the host.

Roadmap Preparation - Organizing and Communicating Your Wishes

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Roadmap & Guidance - before death

Planning ahead can feel overwhelming. I help you understand what you already have in place, identify what's missing, and create a practical plan for getting your affairs in order, including:

  • Review of your existing documents and plans

  • Discussion of your priorities, wishes, and concerns

  • Identification of gaps and next steps

  • Personalized roadmap and action plan

  • Referrals to trusted professionals as needed

One-Time What Matters Roadmap — $295
A one-time planning session designed to help you understand where you stand and what to do next.

Implementation Support — $100/hour
One-on-one support to organize documents, coordinate information, prepare for family conversations, and make steady progress on your plan.

Supporting Families & Executors

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Support when there's a lot to figure out - after death

After a death, paperwork, decisions, and family logistics can feel overwhelming. I help you create a clear plan, stay organized, and understand what needs attention—so you can move forward with confidence.

Included

  • Initial consultation

  • Personalized action plan and next-step checklist

  • Guidance for executors and family members

  • Referrals to trusted professionals when needed

  • Follow-up support as questions arise

Private Support Sessions — $100/hour One-on-one support by phone or video to help you navigate responsibilities and stay on track.

Ongoing Support — TBD For families and executors who would benefit from continued guidance over time.

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