How prepared are you ..
with your
end-of-life wishes?
> 50% have no plan...
"Over half the adult population globally does not have a basic will and the percentage who do not have their critical digital and financial accounts truly organised, documented and protected for their loved ones is likely far, far higher."
Keepabl 2017
Why not?
From all the stories about end-of-life planning - the most common things we hear that seem to stop people doing it are: overwhelm - "where should I start?",
trust - "is this safe and secure?" and
digital systems - "oh boy, more technology!"
The Inevitable Check-in
Start with a 2-minute check-in to see where you stand and what may be a good starting point
Then consider creating your first 'break glass' emergency plan.
Six quick questions reveal whether you're LOST or WISE when it comes to life's only certainty - then take the right next step.
your answers stay with you
Anxiety, Privacy & Digital Lockout
Have you got a will or do your loved ones know your end-of-life wishes?
Overwhelm anxiety
Are you putting off organising your life and setting our your end-of-life wishes? Overwhelm is why we procrastinate rather than plan.
Do you worry about leaving your family a chaotic scavenger hunt when the inevitable happens?
Privacy: Don't trust leaving it to strangers?
Some end-of-life support websites and "legacy apps" require you to upload your sensitive personal data into their proprietary, "black box" databases.
Do you really want to do that? What happens if they go out of business or get hacked?
Digital lockout: How can I share access?
Worse, what happens when, for example, a lost password or 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) locks your family out of your accounts when they need access the most?
How can you keep your life secure whilst you're around and let others access when you're not?
Keeping it simple
A simple plan
Create a 1-page
"emergency" and/or a simple end-of-life wishes documentOrganise your stuff.
Create an "Inevitable File" and a handover process with some form of "Master Key"
This is where you start creating your end of life wishes with a choice of 3 easy ways -
simple documents in PDF, Doc or spreadsheet formats that allow you to record what you want and can manage - print write or update digitally.
The Inevitable Checklist PDF
Entry
This low-friction starting point provides an easy to complete
1-page PDF template to start putting your wishes to paper.
Sometimes just gettting started is all that matters.
Downloadable PDF
Sample checklist filled in
$
14
The Inevitable Simple Plan DOC
Standard
An easy to complete WORD Doc with prompts, fields and more detail than the simple entry form.
Add additional details as needed starting with a strong structure to hand over with your will etc.
Word, Google Doc
Video How2Guide
$
29
The Inevitable
Spreadsheet
Premium
An advanced digital spreadsheet template with drop-down support for a fully guided experience.
Includes a pre-populated sample checklist guide
For print or online
Supplied as a Google / Excel spreadsheet template
$
59
What to choose?
If you don't have a lot of time and just want to get something down for others, use the Entry checklist. If you have a bit more time and are ready to gather your end of life wishes in a simple document - choose the Standard. If you're good with spreadsheets and/or want to capture more detail - grab the Premium checklist.
How it works..
Getting started on your journey...
Gary & Mike
We get it. Having walked through our own health scares and seen the chaos when loved ones weren't organised, we knew there had to be a better way.
We're in our 60s and 70s and we built an The Inevitable Life system for ourselves to ensure our families would never face that burden.
We're here to gently guide you, making the entire process clear, simple and a true act of love. It works.
Leave a map not a mess
The pain left behind when death or incapacitation occurs; not being ready, no will, no clear instructions and a mess of accounts and despair in the middle of grief and sadness.
A mutual friend told us after having a similar experience, that 'the kindest gift we can leave behind is not to leave a mess!’
Digital lockout
Passwords and 2FA are vital while you're around - but what happens when you're not?
Digital Lockout occurs when your loved ones (or TCP) can't access your files and devices.
We explore ways to gain access to docs and devices when the inevitable happens.
The tough conversation
Sometimes we avoid end-of-life planning, wills and even saying what our basic wishes are, until unfortunately, maybe it's too late.
Overwhelm and lack of trust add to the reasons
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