Meet The Life Vault: The One Place For Everything They'd Need To Know

Meet The Life Vault: The One Place For Everything They'd Need To Know

If something happened to you tomorrow, would the people who love you know where to find your insurance policy? Your passwords? Your kids' immunization records? The name of your dentist?

Most of us wouldn't. Not because we don't care about being prepared, but because that information is scattered across drawers, phone notes, and folders we keep meaning to organize. Someday.

That's exactly why I created The Life Vault.

What The Life Vault Is

The Life Vault is a digital, fillable planner built to hold every important detail about your life in one place. Medical history, insurance policies, passwords, emergency contacts, estate and will information, investment accounts, vehicle records, home maintenance logs, and so much more. It's the "everything binder" so many of us wish we already had.

It's not meant to be finished in an afternoon. It's meant to be filled in a little at a time, updated as life changes, and kept somewhere safe so it's ready the moment it's actually needed.

Who It's For

The Life Vault is for:

• Parents who want one place to store their kids' medical and school info, just in case a grandparent or babysitter ever needs it
• Anyone managing aging parents' care, from medications to insurance to legal documents
• Newlyweds or new homeowners consolidating accounts, policies, and passwords for the first time
• Solo adults who want peace of mind that someone else could step in and find what they need
• Anyone who's ever thought, "If something happened to me, no one would know where to look"

If that's you, this planner was made with you in mind.

How To Use It

The Life Vault works however fits your life best.

Fill it out digitally. Every page has fillable text fields, so you can type directly into it using Adobe Acrobat Reader (free to download). Once it's filled in, print it at home or through a print shop and add the pages to a binder.

Import it into your favorite annotation app. If you'd rather keep things fully digital, import it into an app like GoodNotes or Noteful and fill it out right on your tablet, the same way you would with your other digital planners.

Watch the full walkthrough here:

 

If You're Printing: What You'll Need

The Life Vault is a big planner, so if you're printing and binding it, a little prep goes a long way. Here's what I recommend having on hand:

A binder. Since this planner runs 248 pages, you'll want something with real capacity. A 2 to 3 inch heavy duty D-ring binder holds up well and makes it easier to lay flat when you're filling pages in.

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Binder pocket folders. These are perfect for slipping in the physical documents you'll reference throughout the planner, like actual insurance cards, deeds, or copies of IDs. 

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A few other things that make the process smoother:

• Printer paper. A bright white, heavier weight paper (24lb or higher) holds up better in a binder than standard copy paper. 
• A 3-hole punch. If your print shop doesn't punch holes for you, a sturdy hole punch at home makes assembly quick. 
• My favorite pens. Something smooth that won't smudge or bleed through the page. 
• Binder tab dividers. Handy if you want to create quick-access tabs for the sections you use most.

However you choose to use it, digital or printed, the goal is the same: get everything in one place, so it's there when the people you love need it most.