You know that saying “The cobbler’s children have no shoes” or “the plumber’s sink is always leaky”?
In my world, it was: “The doctor’s kid doesn’t go to the doctor.” My dad was a physician, and let’s just say regular checkups weren’t exactly a priority. If I wasn’t bleeding, contagious, or missing a limb, the medical advice was basically: “You’re fine.”
That kind of irony is always in the back of my mind these days when I’m harping on social media, in newsletters, and to clients about getting organized. Through the lens of making it easier for their executor, I’m always asking: “If something happened to you tomorrow, what’s the one thing your family would have the hardest time finding?”
This week I got an email about one of my business insurance policies, and a little voice on my shoulder whispered: “If something happened to you tomorrow, would anyone even know this policy exists?” So, I decided to practice a little of what I preach. I logged into my Trustworthy account and uploaded a few things I’d been meaning to add—my kids’ new passports, my dog’s microchip number, and those insurance documents. (If you don’t know Trustworthy, it’s a secure digital vault for all your important stuff. I recommend it to clients and use it myself).
Was it mind-blowing work? Nope. Was it glamorous? Not even close.
But was it progress over perfection? Absolutely. 🙌
So now I’ll ask you: If something happened to you tomorrow, what’s the one thing your family would have the hardest time finding?
- The location of your will?
- Your life insurance policy?
- The PIN to your phone?
- Your dog’s medical records?
Most of us think we’re organized… until we imagine our loved ones actually stepping into our shoes. That’s when the gaps become clear.
Here’s your quick exercise for the week:
- Write down your “one thing.”
- Ask yourself honestly: Would my family know where to find it?
- If the answer is no, take 15 minutes to fix it.
Your family doesn’t need perfection. They just need to know where to start.
👉 Comment and tell me—what’s your “one thing”? I’d love to hear it. (I might even share a few anonymized answers in a future newsletter so we can all learn from each other.)
And if your “one thing” feels more like a list of 20… that’s where AfterLight comes in. We help families and individuals get their estate and legacy details organized so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
