Plan Every Detail
Document end-of-life care preferences, what should happen to your body, and where belongings and money should go.
When I Die
Plan your end-of-life wishes before your family has to guess
A free end-of-life planner to document living will–style medical preferences, funeral and body wishes, belongings and money, and the legacy you leave behind.
Includes general legal guidance by citizenship and likely country of death, plus a printable PDF you can keep private or share.
Who this planner is for
Built for people who want clarity now—not crisis decisions later.
Adults planning ahead
Write an advance directive–style care plan, funeral preferences, and legacy notes at your own pace.
Families & adult children
Help a parent organize final wishes so siblings and caregivers share one clear reference.
Caregivers & proxies
Nominate a representative, record priorities, and download a plan others can follow.
Everything an end-of-life checklist should cover
Move beyond a blank form. Capture care decisions, funeral wishes, estate intentions, and messages for the people you love.
Local Legal Guidance
Review general guidance about advance directives, wills, formalities, and disputes for your jurisdictions.
Share or Keep Private
Keep plans private, publish to the public registry, or download a printable PDF anytime.
End-of-life planning FAQ
Straight answers to the questions people search before writing a living will or funeral plan.
What is end-of-life planning?
End-of-life planning means recording your medical care preferences, funeral or body disposition wishes, how belongings and money should be handled, and messages for loved ones—so family and caregivers are not left guessing. When I Die guides you through these decisions and produces a printable plan.
Is this the same as a living will or advance directive?
A living will or advance directive typically focuses on medical treatment if you cannot speak for yourself. When I Die covers that topic and also funeral wishes, belongings, money preferences, legacy letters, and nominating someone to act on your behalf. Formal legal effect still depends on your jurisdiction’s witnessing, notarization, and registration rules.
Do I need a lawyer to use When I Die?
You can start planning without a lawyer. The tool provides general jurisdiction guidance, not legal advice. For a will, trust, or binding advance directive, many people still consult a qualified professional in their country or state after downloading their plan.
Can I keep my wishes private?
Yes. Plans stay private in your account by default. You may optionally publish a profile and selected wishes to the public registry, or download a PDF to share only with people you trust.
What should I include in a funeral or body disposition plan?
Common choices include cremation, burial, green or tree burial, medical donation, and other personal instructions. When I Die lets you rank preferences and add notes so your family knows what to prioritize.
Does When I Die help with digital legacy and letters?
Yes. You can record notes, unfinished wishes, letters to specific people, and instructions about photos or digital memories—alongside medical and estate-related preferences.
You can update your wishes after creating them. Life changes—your plan can too.