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title: The Family Gap Check | Plan Before You Die
url: https://planbeforeyoudie.app/gap-check
source: Plan Before You Die
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The Family Gap Check

# Find out what your family knows about your plans

Invite your family to answer a few questions, each on their own. You'll see what they know next to what you think you've told them.

## What a result looks like

A sample for a made-up family. You see every answer, and you decide what to share.

| Question | You | David | Priya | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where is your original will? | Fireproof box | Lawyer's office | Fireproof box | Tell David |
| Who speaks for you with doctors? | David | David | David | They know |
| Can Medicare talk to them about your claims? | Yes | Not sure | No | Nobody knows |
| Who pays your bills if you can't? | Priya | Me | Me | They disagree |
| Do you want to stay at home if you can? | Yes | Yes | Never asked | Tell Priya |

Each gap shows you who to talk to and what to tell them.

Why it helps

## Families think they've talked more than they have

In a 2016 Fidelity study, 70% of parents said they had discussed their estate plans in detail. More than half of their adult children disagreed.
### Invite your family

Add their email addresses. Each person gets their own link.
### They answer on their own

Nobody sees anyone else's answers.
### See what they know

Tell each person what they're missing, or put it all in one plan.

## Questions

### What will my family be asked?

Who to call and where things are kept. We never ask for account numbers, balances or passwords.

### Who sees the answers?

You do. Each person sees only their own answers.

### What if they know less than I thought?

Then you know what to tell them. We help you put it all in one place, with a short guide for each person you choose.

### Can I use it for my mom or dad?

Yes. Pick your mom or dad when you start, and invite your brothers and sisters.    [Get started](https://planbeforeyoudie.app/pricing) [Take the free readiness check](https://planbeforeyoudie.app/tomorrow-test?for=me)