Family preparedness
Make it easier for someone you trust to step in when you are unavailable. Start with the household information only you know, then create a clear path to the records behind it.
A manageable first session
- Choose a trusted person and a backup.
- Make a one-page starting point for contacts and urgent responsibilities.
- Organize the supporting records and rehearse finding them together.
Your next useful resource
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