Wrapping It Up - Section E - REVIEWING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF WRAPPING IT UP

"Wrapping It Up"
Website Research Questionnaire

As a result of the media coverage that occurred over 44,000 answers to the questionnaire were received and these were all reviewed several times and as result caused the writing of this book to take more time to complete than was originally thought, suffice to say it was all worthwhile.

In reviewing all the responses it was interesting to note people's comments regarding this view: many psychologists and psychiatrists believe, by confronting painful situations and memories, that process, can ultimately be quite therapeutic and cathartic and this fact, was confirmed by many respondents.

The research questionnaire which follows, is no longer available to complete although you can still view the questions that were asked. No doubt with the passage of time,
and with 'Wrapping It Up' now in the marketplace, future editions may include additional information and more anecdotes.

Finally, just from reading this document readers will become more aware about the subject of wrapping up which could be immensely helpful for anyone who is currently undertaking the wrapping up role.

If you do have comments or questions please direct them to the author, of 'Wrapping It Up.' Thank you.

Explanation about abbreviations used in this Questionnaire
N/A Not applicable
VID Means Very Important Documents i.e. birth marriage, divorce certificates, etc
EPA Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical & Financial) Documents

Section E

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REVIEWING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF WRAPPING IT UP

E1) Did you have a plan before you started, if only in your mind?		Yes No

E2) If you did have a plan, can you briefly describe that plan? (It doesn't matter how brief a plan) If not, please move to next question.

E3) After you began wrapping up, did you continue until you completely finished and could close the door?		Yes No

E4) How long did the task take you (excluding any lengthy complications) until you could close the door for the final time?		A few hours A few days A few weeks Longer than a few weeks

E5) Did you work while wrapping up?		Part Time Full Time No, did not work

E6) Did the wrapping up role cause you any financial drain?		Yes No

E7) If yes, please briefly say what area the expense(s) were for

E8) Were you reimbursed?		Yes No

E9) Did you have to travel interstate or overseas to perform either the EPA, Executor or wrapping roles?		Yes No

E10) Were your travel expenses reimbursed?		Yes No N/A

E11) If you were either an Executor or the person wrapping up, did you encounter any difficulties or frustrations as a result of the deceased person being in one state and you in another? (e.g. a JP's legal stamp etc on a document not being accepted in another state)		Yes No (If yes, can you briefly explain?)

E12) Looking at the overall experience did you have any unexpected surprises?		Yes No N/A (If yes, describe briefly)

E13) Were you able to handle these surprises?		Easily Unemotionally With great difficulty Other

E14) Again, looking at the overall experience did anything funny (to you) happen to you while performing the role - something that may have made you laugh, even heartily…. perhaps it even momentarily broke a sombre mood?		(Please explain briefly)

E15) Again, looking at the overall wrapping up did you experience or have any extremely difficult or disturbing experiences or 'horror' stories? (remember this is from your point of view.)		(Please explain briefly)

E16) Did you require professional advice in order to complete the wrapping up task?		Yes No

E17) Did you find any relative(s) / a partner / or a friend …… made it difficult for you while you were undertaking the clearing up task?		Yes No

E18) Did they try to?		Interfere Give you direction Get abusive or argumentative Other (Please describe)

E19) Did they have confidence in you and trust you?		Yes No

E20) Did any family member, relative or friend believe some possessions in the deceased's home belonged to them, as a result causing you difficulty because the items did not belong to them?		Yes No

E21) Did they try to remove those items when they were told they could not?		Yes No

E22) What difficulties did you encounter during the time of your active disbursal role? (Please tick one or more of the following and add others if appropriate)		Locating the Important papers... Birth certificate Marriage Certificate Divorce Certificate Dealing with (other) relatives Friends interfering Other Going through very personal effects e.g.: Handbag Wallet Brief case Office papers Personal letters Finding bills to pay Their underwear The whole task of wrapping up Other

E23) How could the wrapping up role have been made easier for you?		(Please explain briefly)

E24) Did you do anything to help keep yourself balanced and healthy during this process? (Please tick items below and add others.)		Meditation Exercise Walking Increased nutrition intake Massage Change your diet or drinking habits Other

E25) On reflection, did the task emotionally affect you?		Please grade on a scale of 1 to 10 (one (1) being the least (10) being the most extreme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

E26) On reflection, did performing this role cause you stress?		Please grade on a scale of 1 to 10 (one (1) being the least stressful (10) being the most extreme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

E27) If you said yes to either of the previous two questions, on reflection could you have handled things differently?		Yes No N/A

E28) If 'yes' can you describe briefly?

E29) How did you feel about wrapping up another person's possessions and home?		I disliked going to another person's home to do this task I was very disorganised I was too stressed and emotional I disliked performing the role I didn't feel well Others interfered a lot and made it very difficult Who were 'others' Relatives Friends Partner Other Other feeling(s)

E30) Would you take on the role of wrapping up again?		Yes No Doubt it

E31) What advice or suggestions would you offer to someone who may be confronted with this same task? (Use as many words as you need)

E32) Many homes will be left uninhabited sometimes for more than 6 months while the estate (no matter the size) is being settled. Do you believe it is important to ensure the home is properly secured with a security alarm and fire alarm?		Yes No Never thought about it

E33) Passwords are critical in today's electronic society with some businesses and banks now operating solely in this manner even replacing the safety deposit boxes of the past. As such often people have a different password to access each different e-business and unless these are recorded off the computer the work of those handling the estate is made more complex which then costs more time and money. What suggestions do you have to solve this issue?

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REVIEWING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF WRAPPING IT UP

Section E

"Wrapping It Up" Website Research Questionnaire

SECTION.....E

REVIEWING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF WRAPPING IT UP

SECTION.....E

REVIEWING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF WRAPPING IT UP

"Wrapping It Up"
Website Research Questionnaire