End of Life Planner
Updated October 11, 2026
An end of life planner gathers everything your family will need into one place, so they are not left guessing. This one is short, plain, and fillable, so you can actually finish it.
Why most end of life planners never get finished
Many planners run 150 to 250 pages. They are beautiful, but they feel like homework, and they end up half done in a drawer.
The In Case I Die Binder takes the opposite approach. It asks only for what your family will truly need, in plain language, with clear blanks to fill in. Most people finish in two or three short sittings.
What this end of life planner covers
- Personal details and family
- Who to call first, and your professionals
- Bank, retirement, debts, and monthly bills
- Passwords, devices, and online accounts
- Home, car, and insurance policies
- Where your will and important papers are kept
- Medical, final, and funeral wishes
- Pets and dependents
- An executor's checklist for the first day, week, month, and year
How to use it
Download the PDF and type into it on your computer, or print it and write by hand. Start with the sections you know best. Then tell one or two trusted people where the binder is kept, and review it once a year.
The In Case I Die Binder: Simple Fill-In Edition · 46-page fillable PDF · US Letter
Get the Binder nowType on your computer or print and write. Yours to keep and re-print.
Questions
What is an end of life planner?
A workbook where you record your accounts, contacts, documents, and wishes so your family can find them when they need them.
Is an end of life planner a legal document?
No. It is an organizer. It does not replace a will or power of attorney, but it tells your family where those documents are.
What format is it?
A 46-page fillable PDF, US Letter size. Instant download.
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