If Something Happens to You… Would Everything be Handled the Way You Want?

Download the Unexpected Incapacitation Preparedness Scorecard™ to quickly assess whether your financial, medical, and legal safeguards are truly in place—or if critical gaps could leave your family unprepared.

A simple self-assessment to help you protect your voice, your wishes, and the people you love.

Why This Matters

Incapacity doesn’t just affect you… it affects everyone who has to step in.

Most people spend time planning for what happens after they pass away… but far fewer prepare for what happens if they’re still here, but unable to make decisions.

Without the right documents and access in place, your loved ones could face many complications during an already difficult and emotional time.

This is where families experience confusion, delays, and unnecessary stress.

This free resource helps you identify these risks before they become real problems.

Created by an Estate Planning Professional

The biggest mistake isn’t missing documents. It’s forgetting to make a clear plan for your loved ones.

Even people who have “done some planning” often discover gaps when they go through this scorecard.

This tool highlights critical areas like financial access, communication, and document storage: areas that are often overlooked but can create the most friction in real-life situations.

This scorecard helps you catch those issues early.

This Scorecard Guides Your Estate Planning

Preparedness Clarity

Gain a clear understanding of your current preparedness level.

Planning Assurance

Discover confidence in what’s in place and already handled.

Gap Awareness

Get visibility into gaps you may not have considered.

A Head Start

Learn structured ways to take action without feeling overwhelmed.

Communication Strategies

Discover better communication tactics to help your loved ones.

Gain Peace of Mind

Reduce worries knowing your wishes can be carried out with ease.

Planning for incapacity is really about protecting your voice.

If you’re ever unable to speak for yourself, your plan becomes your voice.

This scorecard helps ensure that voice is clearly documented, properly authorized, easily accessible, and fully understood by the people who matter most.

Because the goal isn’t just having documents created; it’s making sure they actually work when needed.

What This Free Scorecard Helps You Do

This resource walks you through a practical step-by-step process, including:

Decision-Making Authority

  • Financial Power of Attorney
  • Medical Power of Attorney
  • Whether your chosen agents understand their roles
  • Whether they know your preferences

Medical Wishes & Documentation

  • Advance directives (living will)
  • HIPAA authorization forms
  • Clearly documented healthcare preferences

Financial Access & Continuity

  • Who can access your accounts
  • Whether bills and obligations can continue
  • Passwords and digital asset access

Family Communication

  • Whether loved ones know who is in charge
  • Whether your wishes have been clearly communicated
  • Whether emergency documents are easy to find

Document Storage & Accessibility

  • Organized, secure storage
  • Backup systems
  • Regular review and updates

Download the Incapacitation Preparedness Scorecard Now

Incapacity often happens without warning. 

See exactly where you stand now... in minutes.

This scorecard helps you prepare now… while you still have full control over your decisions, your documents, and your plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who This is For?

  • Individuals and couples who want to be fully prepared
  • Families with aging parents or dependents
  • People who already have some documents—but aren’t sure if they’re enough
  • Anyone who wants to reduce stress and uncertainty for loved ones
  • Those preparing for a more informed planning conversation

What Are the Benefits?

  • Confidence in what’s already handled
  • A clear understanding of your current preparedness level
  • Visibility into gaps you may not have considered
  • A structured way to take action without feeling overwhelmed
  • Better communication with loved ones
  • More peace of mind knowing your wishes can be carried out

What Will I Learn?

  • If you were incapacitated, who is truly prepared to step in?
  • Are your legal and medical directives aligned with your wishes?
  • Would your family face difficult decisions without guidance?
  • Can your financial life continue smoothly during incapacitation?
  • Are your healthcare preferences clearly documented and understood by others?
  • Are your essential documents accessible when needed most?

The best time to prepare is before anyone needs to step in.

Takes just a few minutes to start.

This is your call to evaluate your current plan and gain a clear view of what steps may help protect you and your family.

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Fill out the form below to download your Unexpected Incapacitation Preparedness Scorecard™ and see how prepared you really are.

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A Strategic Step to Protecting Your Wishes... and Loved Ones

If your results reveal gaps or if you simply want a second set of eyes, here’s a chance to schedule a free conversation with an estate planning expert. 

We’ll help you understand your score, identify priorities, and explore next steps tailored to your situation.

Want help interpreting your score? Schedule a complimentary Estate Planning meeting with a fiduciary CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® today.