[extropy-chat] Cryoplanning

[randy]

On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:15:10 -0800, you wrote

>Hi all,
>  I was on an earlier version of this list in the 90's.
>I imagine a great deal has changed/transpired since then...
>

Hmm...no...pretty much the same....


>  I recently caught the PBS show with Suze Orman, and 
>ended up getting her Portfolio Protection System, which 
>seems potentially quite useful.  I couldn't help but 
>notice, of course, that a primary emphasis of hers is
>what to do legally/financially upon one's "death". She
>said everyone should have a Will, many should have a 
>Living Revocable Trust, and all should have Durable
>Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Finances.
>
>  That's all well and good, but what about those who 
>are seriously planning on getting cryopreserved upon
>"death"?  This line of thinking lead me again to consider
>signing up with some cryonics organization and to finally
>get a solid legal and (affordable) financial plan in place.
>And that, among other things, led me back here.
>
>  I have several questions that I'm hoping you can
>help me resolve:
>
>1. Which cryonics organization should I go with?  Is 
>there available a comparison of their various features,
>costs, plans, options, etc.?  When I was here last, Alcor
>seemed to be the popular choice, but I'd like to fully
>consider all my options ... other organizations may now
>exist giving Alcor serious competition.

Ah, actually, I believe that Alcor may be the only company taking in
new members.  AFAIK,  the state of Michigan has forbade Cryonics
Institute to take new members.


>
>2. What do I need to do legally to make my plan happen?
>I've read there are potential problems legally with honoring
>cryopreservation, and I want to make sure my plan happens 
>as intended.

Complete your paperwork.  Tell your family members of your plans.
Alcor has a web page devoted to this matter.


>  There are other questions/issues, but this is a good
>start I think ... and I suspect these have been answered
>already somewhere, in which case I'd be thankful for a 
>pointer to the relevant documents.

www.alcor.org




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