Planning Checklists

Comprehensive checklists to help you organize important documents, decisions, and preparations for different life situations. Choose the checklist that fits your current needs.

What to Do When Someone Dies Unexpectedly
Urgent next-step guidance during emotional crisis

Offers immediate, step-by-step instructions for legal, logistical, and emotional needs following an unexpected death. Built for mobile-first usability in urgent situations.

What's included:

Immediate action steps
Legal requirement guidance
Funeral home contacts
Document location help
Notification assistance
Mobile-optimized interface
Crisis support resources
What Everyone Should Organize
A universal organizer for end-of-life preparation

Guides users to compile essential documents and decisions in one place, from legal documents to passwords, healthcare proxies, burial preferences, and contacts. Can be exported, shared with family, and updated as needed.

Operated by estateOS

What's included:

Legal documents organization
Password and account management
Healthcare proxy information
Burial and memorial preferences
Emergency contacts compilation
Shareable with family members
Regular update reminders
When a Terminal Diagnosis Is Received
Supportive planning aid while dealing with an impending loss of life

A gentle guide for use following a terminal diagnosis, with sections on legal prep, memory making, grief planning, and medical advocacy.

What's included:

Legal preparation guidance
Memory-making activities
Grief planning resources
Medical advocacy tips
Family communication help
End-of-life preferences
Support group connections

How to Use These Checklists

PDF Download

Download a printable PDF version that you can complete by hand or digitally. Perfect for offline use or sharing with family members who prefer paper copies.

Interactive Version

Create a digital, editable version that saves your progress, sends reminders, and can be shared with family members for collaborative planning.

Need help choosing? If you're just starting your planning journey, we recommend beginning with "What Everyone Should Organize." For immediate needs, use the "Unexpected Death" checklist. The "Terminal Diagnosis" checklist is designed for families facing end-of-life situations.