The In Case I Die Binder
An in case I die binder is the one place your family can find everything: accounts, passwords, insurance, final wishes, and a step-by-step checklist for whoever handles things. Plain language. Fill in the blanks. Done in a weekend.
46-page fillable PDF · instant download · print or type
When someone dies, families spend weeks searching
Where is the will?
Your binder says where every important paper is kept.
Which bills are on autopay?
One page lists every bill and subscription, so nothing is missed.
What did they want?
Your medical and funeral wishes, in your own words.
What do I do first?
The executor's checklist covers the first day, week, month, and year.
Look inside
What's inside
- About Me
- Contacts & Who to Call
- Money & Accounts
- Passwords & Digital Life
- Home, Car & Insurance
- Important Documents
- Medical & Final Wishes
- Funeral Wishes
- Pets & Dependents
- Executor's Checklist (first day, week, month, year)
Why this binder is different
- Short and simple. 46 pages, not 200. Finish in a weekend.
- Built-in executor's checklist. Most planners stop at your wishes. This one tells your family what to do next.
- Fillable PDF. Type on your computer, update anytime, or print.
- Plain language. No legal jargon.
The In Case I Die Binder: Simple Fill-In Edition · 46-page fillable PDF · US Letter
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Frequently asked questions
Is an In Case I Die binder legal?
Yes. It is a personal organizer, and there is nothing illegal about writing down your information and wishes. It is not a legal document by itself, though. It does not replace a will, power of attorney, or advance directive. Use it to tell your family where those documents are.
What should I include in an In Case I Die binder?
Contacts, bank and retirement accounts, debts and bills, passwords or where to find them, insurance policies, where your important documents are kept, medical and funeral wishes, care for pets and dependents, and a checklist for your executor. The binder has a page for each.
Is it safe to write down passwords?
You choose. Many people write only a hint, or the location of a password manager and its master password. Keep the binder somewhere secure and tell one or two trusted people where it is.
How long does it take to fill out?
Most people finish in two or three short sittings. Fill in what you know, skip the rest, and come back later.