In Case of Death Binder
Updated October 11, 2026
An in case of death binder answers the questions your family will ask in the hardest week of their lives. Where is the will? Which bank? Is there life insurance? Who do we call?
The questions it answers
- Who should be told first, and how to reach them
- Which banks and retirement accounts exist
- Which bills are on autopay
- Where the will, deeds, titles, and policies are
- How to unlock the phone and computer
- What kind of service you want
Built to be finished
This binder is 46 pages, not 200. Each page is fill-in-the-blank, in plain language. Skip what does not apply. Most people complete it over a weekend.
For the person left in charge
Section 10 is an executor's checklist: step by step, from the first 24 hours to the first year, with a log for every company and agency notified. It turns a confusing job into a list.
The In Case I Die Binder: Simple Fill-In Edition · 46-page fillable PDF · US Letter
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Questions
Is an in case of death binder the same as a will?
No. A will is a legal document. This binder is an organizer that points to your will and fills in everything a will does not cover.
Can I print it?
Yes. Print at home on US Letter paper and place it in any 3-ring binder.
Do I need a lawyer to fill it out?
No. For legal documents like a will, talk to an attorney.
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