Be Prepared in Life - and Death with the "What If?" Emergency Binder

The "What If?" Emergency Binder holds everything you need in both death and everyday life - in one safe place. A place where household members can access critical documents and information that would keep your life organized from a personal, medical, and financial perspective.

Our comprehensive emergency binder is designed to be your family's ultimate safety net, ensuring you are prepared for unexpected events and organized in daily life. Here's what's included:

Critical Documents: Keep all essential documents such as birth certificates, passports, social security cards, and marriage licenses in one secure place.
Medical Information: Organize medical records, prescription information, insurance details, and emergency contacts for quick access during medical emergencies.
Financial Records: Track important financial information including bank account details, investment accounts, loan documents, and tax records.
Insurance Policies: Store copies of all insurance policies, including health, life, property, and auto insurance, to ensure you have all necessary information at your fingertips.
Estate Planning Documents: Include copies of your will, living trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directives to make sure your wishes are known and legally documented.
Household Information: Maintain an inventory of your home, including valuable possessions, warranties, and repair records, to stay organized and prepared.
Digital Assets: List your digital accounts and passwords, social media profiles, and instructions for managing your online presence.
Emergency Contacts and Plans: Keep a list of important contacts, emergency plans, and procedures to follow in case of various emergencies.

"What If?" Emergency Binder – Digital & Editable Download

SKU: WIEB-D

$29.99

Imagine this. You hear the most devastating news that someone you know tragically passed away in an accident leaving behind a spouse and children. Reality sets in and logistical questions start being asked: Was there a will? Life insurance? How were the bills paid? Where are his or her passwords? Can anyone access the deceased bank accounts? This binder will save you when you need it most!
3 Binder Cover options!

Checklist with all the items you should gather

41 pages to fill out either 1.) digitally and save to your computer in a password-protected file OR 2.) print these pages and fill them out manually and add in the other physical items like your passports, SS cards, etc.

NOTE: I recommend gathering the information below and putting it into one secured binder - ideally in a safe or secured place. This binder contains critical and financial info so you need to protect it!
Personal Data: Track essential personal information.

Family Health History: Record health information for yourself and your family.

Social Security Cards: Keep track of important identification documents.

Passports and/or Visas: Store travel documents and/or visas.

Certificates: Include birth, religious, death, divorce, and marriage certificates*.

*You would add these in on your own with sheet protectors.
Bank Accounts: Keep a record of all bank accounts and associated details.

Credit & Debit Cards: Document information about credit and debit card accounts.

Medical Spending Accounts: Record details of medical spending accounts.

Retirement Accounts: Document information about retirement savings account details.

Brokerage Accounts: Keep track of investment account details.

Investments: Record details of other investment portfolios.

Stored Valuables: Document details of valuable possessions so your loved ones know where to find your items.

Debt: Keep track of any outstanding debts.
End-of-Life Directives: Document wishes for end-of-life care.

Last Will and Testament: Include the details of where your life estate planning details are stored or include them within this binder.

Trust Agreement: Document any trust agreements.

Healthcare Power of Attorney: Record details of healthcare power of attorney.

Financial Power of Attorney: Document details of financial power of attorney.

Funeral Arrangements: Record preferences for funeral arrangements.

Final Wishlist: Document any final wishes.

Funeral Checklist: Keep track of tasks related to funeral arrangements.
Digital “What If?” Emergency Binder Template – This listing is it! :)

1.5” Sturdy Binder – This is sturdy enough to hold all your important home documents. I’ve cost-compared and it’s also the best value.

Hammermill Printer Paper – 32 LB paper. This is a thick, glossy paper that’s ideal for this important binder. The standard paper would also work!

Oxford Blank Divider Tabs – These are heavy-duty tabs that you can use to organize each section of your binder.

Label maker with tape – You will need this simple label maker to make tabs for your binder.

Gold Seal Extra Heavy Weight Sheet Protectors – These are heavy-duty, high-quality sheet protectors. I estimate using at least 15 per binder. You can use these OR the binder pockets below - just based on preference.

KTRIO 8 Pack Binder Pockets for 3 Ring Binder – These are the exact same Velcro clear folders I use. They perfectly fit and protect your passports and social security cards. They also would fit your manuals, warranties, receipts, etc.

Binder Dividers folders – These are perfect for sliding in manuals, warranties, contracts, and more.

Favorite ballpoint pens – I am obsessed! I won’t write with anything else. 😊
"The “What if?” Emergency Binder will help me in huge ways. I never would have been able to organize all of this critical info and the documents and contacts to go with it. It will benefit my family for years to come and give me such peace of mind!" – Colleen H.

"This binder is such an awesome idea! So helpful, comprehensive and put together so well! I will be sharing this with all of my family and friends." – Katie W.

"Emergency planning is a gift. I am so grateful that my Mom had everything in order, in one contained place, before she passed so I could easily navigate her estate. This Emergency Binder is beyond helpful!" – Megan M.

"My mother passed away unexpectedly, and I had to take care of everything, including my father who was dealing with a shattered heart. From planning the funeral to gathering her belongings to contacting every family member, it was hectic. On top of all of that, I had to handle = the finances, insurance policies, pensions, social security… A binder like this would have saved me days, weeks, and even months! It was so hard to cross every t and dot when you’re dealing with such pain. Do your loved ones a favor and create this binder for yourself and your family." – Erin S.
This item is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped to you.

You will be provided with a single (instant download) PDF file. This file is suitable for printing at home or can be forwarded to a printing company for a more professional finish. Alternatively, it can be uploaded to apps such as Goodnotes.

Intended for personal use only.

Available Size: US Letter (8.5’’ x 11’’)