Guides
Practical guides for preparing your family
Short, practical checklists you can work through at your own pace. They are general information, not legal or financial advice.
Identity and family documents
Identity and family documents: a calm checklist
Which personal and family records your family is most likely to need, and how to note where they are without copying sensitive numbers.
6 min read
Insurance and financial records
Organising insurance and financial records for your family
A practical way to map policies, accounts and investments so the people you trust know what exists and who to contact — without sharing passwords.
7 min read
Property and legal documents
Property and legal documents: where to begin
How to keep track of ownership papers, wills and agreements, and why it helps to tell someone where the originals are kept.
6 min read
Digital accounts and secure storage
Digital accounts and secure storage without sharing passwords
How to list your important online accounts, plan for recovery, and use proper tools for secrets — so nothing sensitive sits in plain notes.
7 min read
Emergency preparedness
Emergency preparedness: what your family needs in the first 48 hours
The practical details people search for in an emergency — medical information, key contacts and household essentials — and how to keep them easy to find.
5 min read
Family communication and personal legacy
Writing letters for the people you love
Gentle prompts for writing personal messages, life lessons and wishes — and how to decide who should read them and when.
6 min read