Family Emergency Instructions — PDF & Editable Word
Digital download • No physical item shipped
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Digital download. No physical item is shipped.
Leave clear instructions about your children, household and important records in one place your family can find. This 13-page fill-in workbook is designed for parents with young children, with space for caregiver wishes, daily routines, key contacts and final arrangements.
What you receive
- Printable PDF — 13 pages, US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches), with writing lines and a warm two-color design
- Editable DOCX — type your answers in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages or LibreOffice
- Included How to Use page with five steps for completing, storing and reviewing the workbook
Digital download only; no physical workbook is shipped.
Eight workbook sections
- Immediate Contacts & Notifications Record who to call first, partner or next of kin, employer, school, lawyer, accountant, friends and extended family.
2. Location of Important Documents A 13-row table for records such as a will, birth certificates, life insurance, deeds, titles and tax returns, plus a documents-to-create checklist.
3. Financial Accounts, Bills & Digital Access — three pages Banks and credit unions, credit cards and loans, subscriptions, password manager and two-factor authentication information, digital accounts and assets.
4. Funeral & Final Arrangements Record burial, cremation, green burial or body-donation wishes, prepaid plans, music, readings, donations and obituary notes.
5. Care Instructions for My Young Children — three pages
- Temporary and permanent caregiver wishes, with legally binding guardianship arranged separately
- Values, schooling, faith, traditions and discipline preferences
- Daily routines, comfort items, foods, allergies, medications and emergency-medication locations
- Pediatrician, insurance, pharmacy, school, after-school care, IEP/504 notes and pickup arrangements
- Age-aware communication prompts and trusted comfort people
- Caregiver notes for ages 0–3, 4–7, 8–12 and 13+
6. Pet Care Instructions Vet details, feeding, temperament and temporary or permanent care wishes.
7. Final Thoughts & Family Notes Letters to your children, partner and family, memories and loose ends.
8. Review, Sign & Share A yearly review date, annual review log and signature page.
How to use
- Download the PDF and DOCX after purchase.
- Print the PDF or type into the editable document.
- Complete the prompts at your own pace and return to unfinished sections.
- Store the workbook with your important papers and tell one trusted person where to find it.
- Review it once a year and update changed details.
Printing
Use US Letter paper. For A4, use your printer's Scale to Fit option. Print single- or double-sided, in color or black and white, and keep pages in a folder or clip them together. Colors may vary by screen, printer and settings.
Important
This is a personal planning aid and letter of instruction. It is not a last will and testament, living will, power of attorney or other legal document, and does not constitute legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Laws vary by state; for legally binding arrangements, especially guardianship for minor children, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final.