When Cancer Collides with Estate Planning: A Caregiver’s Journey

Heather recounts caring for her Aunt Judy after a late-stage bile duct cancer diagnosis, and how that experience exposed gaps in estate planning, power of attorney use, and end-of-life decision making. The episode covers the emotional toll on caregivers, the importance of timely hospice support, and practical lessons for anyone planning ahead or supporting a loved one through terminal illness.