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Every day, more US citizens talk about living in Mexico. There is less conversation around dying in Mexico. This book changes that. Talking about death, and planning for it, helps us live with greater peace and purpose. Most likely, these are the very same values that compelled us to move to Mexico. We can live more fully in Mexico, by planning for how we might die.

As a US immigrant to Mexico, you may have already made end-of-life plans in the US. Learn why you need to do the same for Mexico, and how.

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Why Die in Mexico

Understand the top 3 reasons why expats choose to remain in Mexico for end of life.
Explore your own reasons with contemplations and journal prompts.
Why Plan for End of Life

Learn why you, and those who are close to you, will benefit from end-of-life planning.
See what’s unique to Mexico and what your end-of-life plan should include.
The Cost of Dying in Mexico

Get clarity around end-of-life expenses in Mexico, and how much you’ll need to save.
Budget for your final years with practical worksheets.
The Legal Documents You Need

Learn which Mexican legal documents help protect you and your loved ones.
Choose your proxies and explore ways to start a conversation with them.
From Independent to Assisted Living

Understand options for assisted living in Mexico, whether in your own home, or at a care facility.
Choose what’s right for you with contemplations and worksheets.
Palliative Care and Hospice in Mexico

Know the difference between palliative and hospice care, and what each looks like in Mexico.
Clarify a death plan to share with your caregivers.
Your Mexican (or US) Burial Plans

Learn about burial and cremation options in Mexico, or how to repatriate a body to the US.
Consider how you’d want to be remembered by those left behind.
Grieving in Mexico

Learn more about Mexico’s most well-known grief ritual, Día de Muertos.
Consider rituals of your own to address your unique needs as an expat living in Mexico.