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It’s exactly what it sounds like—a place to store all the information someone might need just in case something happens. This could be in the event of illness, injury, travel, or a sudden life change. It’s part legacy binder, part emergency toolkit, and 100% a gift to your future self (and your family).
Here’s a starter list of items to include in your binder:
Personal Information
Full names, Social Security numbers, birth certificates, driver’s licenses, passports
Medical Information
Medication lists, doctors’ names and contact info, health insurance cards, advance directives, power of attorney forms
Legal and Financial Documents
Wills, trusts, deeds, titles, insurance policies, tax returns, banking info, passwords (or a location of where they are securely stored)
Household Basics
Utility accounts, service providers, spare keys, pet care instructions
Emergency Contacts & Family Tree
Names, phone numbers, and relationships of the people to call in case of an emergency
Funeral or Legacy Wishes
It might feel tough to add, but recording wishes for your memorial, obituary, or legacy can lift a huge burden off your loved ones someday
Get a 3-ring binder with sheet protectors or tabbed dividers
Print or copy key documents (don’t use originals unless it’s your working copy)
Organize by category—use labeled sections for easy navigation
Store it in a safe but accessible place and let trusted people know where it is
Set a reminder to review and update it once a year—we suggest around tax season
It’s smart to scan and store a digital version of your binder on a password-protected flash drive or encrypted cloud storage. But never underestimate the value of a printed version in an actual binder, especially when technology fails or you need access fast.
A “Just in Case Binder” isn’t just for emergencies—it’s a tool for thoughtful living. It shows your loved ones that you care enough to prepare. And if you’re overwhelmed by the idea of putting one together, that’s where we come in.
At Consider it Done Transition Services, we help individuals and families organize their documents, downsize with dignity, and plan for the future. If you’d like help creating your own binder or organizing your important papers, we’re just a phone call away.
Contact us today for support—and take the first step toward peace of mind.
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