Talking About Tomorrow Survey

How to Participate

• Complete the brief 10-question survey below.
• After completing the survey, you will receive one entry for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card.
• Participants may also be invited to take part in a brief, optional follow-up interview. If you complete the full interview, you will receive two additional entries into the $500 Visa gift card giveaway.

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Attorney Disclaimer: Completing this survey does not create an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered legal advice. Information you provide may be used in an anonymized format (with any identifying details redacted) to help Rhode Island organizations develop resources and better support local families. 

Name *

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Email *

Phone *

Disclaimer *

• I understand that this survey is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

1. Are you a Rhode Island Resident? *

• Yes
• No

2. Have you ever personally experienced any of the following? (Multiple answers allowed) *

• Caring for an aging parent or loved one
• Family conflict after a death
• Confusion over medical decisions
• Difficulty accessing financial accounts
• Difficulty locating important documents
• None of the above

3. If you were hospitalized tomorrow, would your family know where to find your important financial and legal information quickly? *

• Yes
• I don't know
• No

4. Have you discussed your wishes regarding serious illness, incapacity, or end-of-life care with your family or loved ones? *

• Yes, in detail
• Somewhat Briefly
• No but I plan to
• I do not plan to discuss this with family or loved ones

5. Have you ever served as a caregiver for a parent, spouse, or loved one? *

• Yes, I am currently a caregiver
• Yes, in the past
• No

6. What does your current estate plan include? (Multiple answers allowed)

• A Will
• Healthcare Proxy (Medical Power of Attorney)
• Financial Power of Attorney
• A Revocable Trust
• An Irrevocable Trust
• Funeral Plan and Final Disposition Documents
• I do not have any estate planning documents

7. Which best describes your family situation? *

• I have minor children
• I have adult children
• I financially support another person
• I have no dependents

8. Are you married? *

• Yes
• No
• No, but I have a long-term partner

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9. Who do you believe can automatically make financial decisions for you if you become incapacitated? *

• My spouse
• My adult child
• Any blood-related family relative
• Someone I previously designated

10. Would you be open to a 15-30 minute conversation about how you have navigated these conversations with loved ones? *

• Yes
• No Thank You

Please feel free to share any stories, feelings, or additional information that this survey may have brought to mind for you

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