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Writing to your kids, starting the talk with your parents, writing down where things are, and setting up the official tools from Google and Apple. Things you can start today, no download needed.

Letters · For your kidsA letter for your child to read when they're grown: what to writeWant to write a letter for your child to open when they're grown, but stuck on the first line? Five openings, prompts for each stage of life, and how to deliver it.Read more →Family · Starting the talkHow to talk with your parents about “later”: start with one easy questionWant to know your parents' wishes but afraid it'll sound morbid? Good moments to bring it up, words you can use, one topic at a time, and what to do when you get stuck.Read more →Notes · ChecklistIf something happens, what will your family need to know? A checklistFamilies rarely get stuck on the big things, but on where things are and who to call. A four-part checklist that records locations, not passwords.Read more →Notes · DigitalPhone passcodes, cloud photos, social accounts: leaving your digital life in orderIf no one can unlock your phone, your family may not even get your photos. What to note down, and the official options from Apple, Google, and Facebook.Read more →How-to · GoogleWhat is Google's Inactive Account Manager? How to set it up, and what to watch forInactive Account Manager notifies the people you choose when your Google Account goes unused, and lets them download the data you picked. How it works and how to set it up.Read more →How-to · AppleHow to set up Legacy Contact on iPhone, so your family can get your photosWithout a Legacy Contact, it's hard for your family to get the data on your iPhone. What they can get, how to set it up, and how they request access later.Read more →Formal documents · The basicsLetters, wills, and advance directives: what each one doesA letter to your family isn't a legal document. What a will, a living will, and a health care proxy each cover, in plain language, and how to get started where you live.Read more →Letters · Your voiceLeave your voice: how to record a message for your familyWhat people often miss most is a loved one's voice. We have plenty of photos but few recordings. What to say, how to record clearly at home, and how to keep it safe.Read more →