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This week's blog post comes as a result of a conversation with friends and the fear of how long it might take to find all the important documents if something happens to our parents.

Do you have a single place that holds all the important information you or your next of kin would need during a crisis, an In Case of Emergency Binder?

When my kids were little, I had babysitter instructions on the counter and an accordion folder with school, medical, and household documents. Now my conversations with friends sound different: Would we even know where to find all the important paperwork in our parents’ homes? Do they have an in case of emergency binder or anything close to it?

This binder goes by many names: family emergency binder, next of kin box, in case of emergency file, even the slightly morbid “death binder.” Let’s just call it what it is: an In Case of Emergency (ICE) Binder.

Why You Need an In Case of Emergency Binder

Life happens. Instead of worrying about “what if,” spend a little time pulling together the information your loved ones would need if they had to step in. It’s not just about death. It can be as practical as leaving your house sitter instructions for how to shut off the water main and who to call when the pipes burst.

The major categories usually include:

• Identification documents
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• Medical information
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• Legal and financial records
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• Emergency contacts
• Business succession plan (if you own your own business)
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Some people copy important documents for the binder and store originals in a fireproof safe. Some write a letter of instruction. Others simply make a checklist of where each item can be found. However you organize it, the goal is the same: make it easy for your family to access critical information when they need it most.

If you are a solopreneur (run your own small business alone), you will want to create a similar business succession plan to help your next of kin with decisions on how to wrap up your business and notify your clients.

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​https://tailorjoy.com/10-tasks-to-clean-your-digital-spaces/​

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