Family
You probably know these people quite well. If you’re lucky, you might even love them more than life itself.
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Task: Tell Someone Your Plan Exists And How To Access It
If you never tell anyone about the plans you created, it can be as if you’ve never done any planning at all.

Task: Routine Maintenance: Know When To Update Your Plan
Your plan is alive.

Task: Record Legacy Videos For Loved Ones
Over the past year many of us were forced to become familiar with being on video to stay in touch with co-workers, friends, and...

Task: Write Legacy Letters To Important People In Your Life
Writing the perfect letters to your kids, grandkids, best friends, and people who made the biggest impact on your life could be...

Task: Compile A Genealogy & Family History
Keep your family tree alive and healthy by sharing details and brief stories.

Task: Organize Your Favorite Personal And Family Recipes
Cooking family recipes transport you back in time with smells, tastes, and memories.

Task: Sort And Organize Your Physical & Antique Photos
Even though we live in a world of digital photos (see that task here), every family still has some good old-fashioned prints.

Task: A System For Sorting And Organizing Your Digital Photo
We all have way too many photos and here’s how to get them under control.

Task: Parental Guidance: Caring For Your Folks
When the roles reverse for a person and they’re suddenly the caregiver to a parent, it can be tough on many levels.

Task: Not Kidding Around: Organizing Your Little Ones
These tasks are mostly geared toward helping you get organized, now it’s time to focus on getting your kids details in order,...

Sad Things Found On Deceased People’s Computers
Yes, this stuff is sad. But it’s also a helpful reminder to add “clear my browser history” or "throw my laptop in the river" to...

Task: Organize Your Personal VIP Contacts
Check out this short video from Everplans co-CEO Abby Schneiderman, and start organizing your VIP list.

Information To Gather From Your Parents Before You Lose Them
Treat this like a pleasant conversation, and not a police interrogation, and it’ll work out just fine.

What You Need To Organize During And After A Divorce
Divorce is always difficult and complicated, but there are ways to make the logistics a bit more manageable.

Is It Ever “Too Late” To Conduct A DNA Test?
You might think something like cremation would close the book on your genetic code. You might also be wrong.

How To Plan A Living Funeral
Attend your own funeral while you’re still alive.

The Painful Toll When It Comes To Caring For A Loved One
Caregiver strain among family members can be excruciating; here are some ways to manage the care and the stress.

Strange Things That Happened On The Way To A Funeral
Before you see a loved one off into the next life, please keep your eyes on the road.

You Need To Consider How You Treat Your Aging Parents
Forgetting their keys once doesn’t mean they’re completely losing their mind, so give them a break.

Visit Your Parents Regularly Or Pay The Price. Literally.
How being a bad kid can ruin your credit score in Shanghai, and where it could go from here.

Are You A "Daughter From California"
Symptoms includes showing up out of nowhere, meddling in medical treatments, and being a nuisance to doctors, nurses, and family...

Ethical Will Worksheet
An Ethical Will is a personal document that you create in order to communicate your values, experiences, and life lessons to your...

How To Gather Important Family Info On Thanksgiving
Time to give thanks for all you have...and do a little recon.

24 Valuable Life Lessons From The Godfather Saga
Make dad an offer he can’t refuse this Father’s Day with Corleone family wisdom.

The Best Ways To Save Family Recipes
Right before my grandmother turned 102 years old, her three daughters started arguing about her possessions -- not her jewelry or...

Duck Dynasty Family Makes A Will And Deer Jerky
The Robertson Family of A&E’s breakout reality TV hit Duck Dynasty might be afraid of soap and shaving cream (and other...

How To Make Sure Your Legacy Lives On After You’re Gone
You’re the only person alive with all of this information. If you don’t share it, who will?

Quiz: Will Your Kids Fight Over Your Estate?
Will your family undergo heir warfare after you’re gone? Take this quiz and find out.

Remove Winter Coat Before Putting Your Kid In A Car Seat
Not to sound too dramatic, but it’s a matter of life and death.

How Difficult Is It To Talk With Your Family About Money?
Some families have no problem discussing money. For the rest, use these tips to get your family on the same financial page.

Just Married: Newlywed Estate Planning Cheat Sheet
You’re already sharing a life, now it’s time to share some important info to get your matrimonial journey off to a great start.

How To Leave Your House To Your Kids
Make sure everything is spelled out and legally binding, or you’ll leave your kids headaches instead of property.

Insurance You Should Consider Buying Before It’s Too Late
They may not be the most obvious choices, but they could have substantial long term benefits.

9 Things That Prove You’re Officially An Adult
If you nod your head in recognition of any of the following, welcome to adulthood!

7 Life Events That Require An Immediate Estate Plan Refresh
If you’ve experienced any of the following things, you need to update your estate plan right now.

How To Write An Ethical Will
An Ethical Will is a personal document that you can create to communicate your values, experiences, and life lessons to your...
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