Christmas gift idea: My Life Story, a book of Mom’s own stories, $9.99a book of Mom’s own stories See inside

THE FAMILY BINDER

Could your family find it
without asking you?

Give the people you trust one place to find your contacts, medicines, bills and important documents.

84pages
8 sections
Real pages from the PDF. Tap a page to look inside.

Printable + fillable PDF · Digital download

Get the full kit · $19

Pay once. No subscription. Nothing ships.

14-day money-back guarantee

Want the five single-topic guides too? The Complete Family Set has this kit and all five for $34.99. See the set

One useful page tonight. The rest at your pace.

See a filled-in example
THE ESSENTIALS, TOGETHER

Contacts · Medicines · Insurance · Bills · Documents

LESS GUESSING. A CLEAR PLACE TO LOOK.

See what one
page can do.

“Where are the insurance papers?” becomes “In the office file, in the insurance folder.”

The prompts are already there. Add what you know, leave the rest for later, and show one trusted person where to find your binder.

Sample details are fictional. Your pages arrive blank.

ACTUAL WORKSHEETSAMPLE · FICTIONAL DETAILS
Where Things Are worksheet filled with clearly fictional example locations.
Where Things Are

A SMALL START COUNTS

You don’t have to
fill it all in today.

The included First Week Plan breaks the basics into 20–30 minute evenings. Use the pages that fit your life.

  1. 01

    Download.

    Your PDF link arrives by email. Save your copy.

  2. 02

    Fill one page.

    Start with emergency contacts. Type into the PDF or print and use a pen.

  3. 03

    Share the location.

    Keep it private and tell someone you trust where it is.

WHAT’S IN THE FULL KIT

The details you know.
The prompts you might miss.

84 pages across eight sections, from everyday household details to the instructions your family may need later.

01Grab First

Know who to call and what to do when everyday plans change.

  • Emergency Contacts
  • Household at a Glance
  • Emergency Plan
  • If I'm in the Hospital
  • Grab-and-Go Bag
  • Pet Care
02Medical

Bring medical details, medications and questions together for each person.

  • Medical One-Pager
  • Medication List
  • Health History
  • Family Medical History
  • Health Care Providers
  • Appointment Log
  • Questions for the Doctor
  • Vaccination Record
  • Health Insurance
03Documents

Show your family where important originals are kept and which documents are in place.

  • Master Document Inventory
  • Keep or Shred
  • Vital Records
  • Legal Documents: Where They Stand
  • Which Documents Do What
  • Property Records
  • Vehicle Records
  • Insurance Policies
  • Safe & Safe Deposit Box
  • Work & Military Records
04Money

Keep track of accounts, bills, income, debts and tax papers.

  • Accounts List
  • Monthly Bills Tracker
  • Subscriptions & Autopay
  • Income Sources
  • Debts & Loans
  • Cards List
  • Year at a Glance: Budget
  • Tax Season Paper Checklist
  • Tax Records
  • If a Wallet or Purse Is Stolen
05Home

Put household details, maintenance, service contacts and belongings in one place.

  • Home Information
  • Home Maintenance Schedule
  • Service Providers
  • Appliances & Warranties
  • Home Inventory
  • Valuables
  • Keys & Codes
  • Moving Checklist
06Digital Life

Record account locations, device details and who can help with access; use hints instead of passwords.

  • Password & Accounts Log
  • Devices
  • Email & Phone Accounts
  • What Happens to My Accounts
  • Online Accounts to Close
07Everything My Family Needs to Know

Leave practical directions, personal wishes and a place for words your family should hear.

  • Where Things Are
  • Who to Call First
  • People to Notify
  • My Wishes
  • My Story
  • A Letter to My Family
  • Who Gets What
  • A Plan for My Pets
  • The First Week: A Checklist for My Family
  • Who to Notify and What to Cancel
08Caring for a Parent

Coordinate a care team, daily routines, visits and handoffs.

  • Care Team
  • Care Schedule
  • Daily Care Log
  • Medicines by the Hour
  • Visit Checklist
  • Home Safety Walk-Through
  • Covering for Me
  • Caregiver Check-In

Also included: a cover, contents, printable tab labels and the First Week Plan. The 84 pages include extra copies of selected worksheets.

INCLUDED IN YOUR $19 KIT

Helping a parent?
Make the handoff easier.

When siblings, a neighbor or another caregiver step in, give them a place to find the routine and the right people to call.

Who’s on the team?Care Team: people, roles and backups.
Who’s there this week?Care Schedule: visits and shared coverage.
What’s a usual day like?Covering for Me: routines and practical notes.

A dedicated Caring for a Parent section, already included.

ALSO FROM PAPERS IN ORDER · A CHRISTMAS GIFT

The binder has one page for your story.
Mom’s deserves a whole book.

The kit’s My Story page holds the short version. My Life Story is the long one: an 80-page printable memory book with nearly 300 questions, from the food that tastes like home to the song she still knows by heart. Give it to Mom or Grandma, or fill it in together over the holidays.

80 pages · nearly 300 questions · printable + fillable PDF · gift certificate included · $9.99

See inside My Life Story

CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT

A few basics, or
the full family kit.

The starter gets a few essentials on paper. The full kit helps you organize the wider picture and leave clear instructions.

FREE HOME BINDER STARTER

A place to begin.

$010 printable pages
Delivered with your email
  • Emergency contacts and a medical overview
  • A document inventory and basic trackers
  • A cover, tab labels and Start Here guide

For taking the first step and trying the page style.

Get the free starter
THE COMPLETE FAMILY BINDER

A plan your family can follow.

$1984 pages · 8 sections
One-time payment · USD
  • Detailed medical, document and money records
  • Home, digital-life and family-wishes pages
  • A dedicated Caring for a Parent section
  • Fillable fields + printable pages in US Letter
  • The First Week Plan and extra household copies
Get the full kit · $19

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Digital PDF. Binder, paper and printing are not included.

Take 14 days to see if it’s right for you.

Email hello@papersinorder.com within 14 days for a refund, no questions asked. Refund policy.

NOT READY FOR THE FULL KIT?

Start with ten
free pages.

Try the layout with contacts, a medical overview, a document inventory and other basics. No payment details needed.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before you
get started.

Something else on your mind?
Email us

Is this a physical binder or a download?

It’s an 84-page digital PDF. A download link arrives by email after purchase. You supply the binder, paper and any dividers you want to use. Nothing is shipped.

Can I fill it in on my computer?

Yes. This PDF has fillable fields. Save it to your computer and use a PDF reader that supports forms, or print blank pages and fill them in by hand. Keep your completed file private.

Do I have to complete all 84 pages?

No. Start with your emergency contacts and the pages that fit your life. Skip the rest or return later. The First Week Plan suggests seven evenings of 20–30 minutes to get the basics started; the other sections can follow gradually.

What’s the difference from the free starter?

The free starter is a 10-page introduction with contacts, a medical overview, a document inventory and basic trackers. The full kit gives you 84 pages in eight sections, with detailed medical and money records, home and digital-life pages, family wishes and a dedicated Caring for a Parent section. It also includes the First Week Plan.

Can I print extra pages for my family?

Yes, for your household’s personal use. Print more copies for another person, pet, room, car or year. The pages are US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches), designed for single-sided printing at actual size with wide left margins.

What if I don’t have a printer?

You can fill in and save the PDF on your computer without printing it. If you want a paper copy, take the saved PDF to a local print shop. Printing and binder supplies are separate from the $19 download.

Should I put passwords and original documents here?

Keep original documents somewhere safe and use the binder to record their location. Use only the last four digits of account numbers and hints instead of passwords or PINs. Store the binder and any completed digital copy privately.

Does this replace a will or other legal documents?

No. These are organizing templates. They help you record what exists, where it is and who to contact. They don’t replace legal documents or legal, tax, financial or medical advice.

What if I can’t find the download or want a refund?

Your download link is emailed within minutes and remains available for 30 days. Save your copy to keep using it. Check Spam or Promotions if needed, then email hello@papersinorder.com for help. For a refund, email within 14 days of purchase. No questions asked.

ONE PAGE IS A GOOD BEGINNING

Make the next “Where is it?”
a little easier to answer.

Start with what you know. Give your family a place to look.

Get the full kit · $1984 pages · Print or type · Pay once · 14-day money-back guarantee

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