If Something Happens to Me - A Planning Guide for Parents of Young Children

If Something Happens to Me is a guided workbook and audio companion for parents of young children who want to think clearly about what would happen if something unexpected were to happen to you.

This guide walks you through four essential areas: guardianship, financial support, medical decision-making for you as a parent, and the legal documents that give those decisions authority.

It is not a panic-driven exercise. It is a structured way to make important decisions visible, so the people you love are not left guessing under pressure.

Inside, you’ll:

• Clarify who would care for your children and what that responsibility would realistically involve

• Document what financial support exists now, and what you intend to put in place

• Reflect on your own medical values and name a healthcare decision-maker

• Identify the core legal documents needed to formalize your decisions

This guide does not replace formal legal documents. It prepares you to complete them with clarity and direction.

By the end, you’ll have a written record of your decisions and a clear understanding of what needs to be formally documented.