GYDE-ing Resources

Most parents assume their children just need a will - but in reality, kids need access, clarity, and step-by-step guidance. This article breaks down the essential information families rely on in the first hours and days after a crisis. Learn the five critical categories your kids must have ready. 

If your family can't find your documents in ten minutes, they aren't organized. This guide shows you exactly how to structure, store, and explain your will, insurance, financial accounts, and essential paperwork. A simple system your family can actually use when it matters most. 

Estate planning doesn't have to be expensive or confusing. This is a practical, plain-English roadmap that explains what an estate plan really is, what it includes, and how everyday families can get started. No jargon - just clarity and steps you can follow today. 

Your beneficiaries need far more than a will - they need information, instructions, and access. This checklist walks through 25 items your loved ones must have to manage accounts, benefits, property, and digital life. Use it to understand what your family will need and how to prepare it now. 

Your life is now spread across email, banking apps, cloud storage, and social media- but could your family access any of it if something happened to you? This guide explains how to plan your "digital afterlife" so your loved ones can manage accounts, recover memories, and close things out with confidence. 

It's hard to ask your parents about wills, documents, and "what if" scenarios without feeling awkward or pushy. This article gives you simple conversation openers, key topics to cover and practical ways to use tools like GYDEbook to make planning feel respectful and collaborative.