What to know about The Weekend Family Binder

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What it is

According to the product page, The Weekend Family Binder is a tool intended to map out the information a family would need in the event of an emergency. The vendor states that users fill it in once over a weekend with help on every page. The goal described is to ensure family members know who to call, where money is located, how to access phones, and what the user wanted.

What the vendor says it includes

The vendor describes the "Complete" bundle as containing the following items:

The Binder: Every account, policy, contact, and wish written down in 16 short sections.
The 90-Minute Quick Start: Focusing on the 12 things that matter most.
The Guide: Showing exactly what to write on every page.
The Password Handover Method: For safe access to phones and accounts.
The Letters & Wishes Kit: To say things only the user can say.
The Couple's Edition: A version for couples to complete together.
The Annual Review Checklist: To keep the binder up to date in 30 minutes a year.

The vendor notes that the binder is not a will and is not legal advice. It includes a Lawyer-Ready section that lists what to ask a lawyer. The vendor claims the binder helps avoid situations where banks ask for statements that no one knows which drawer contains, or where phones stay locked because reset codes go to the same device.

Price and terms

The vendor lists the price for the Complete bundle as $97. The page states a previous price of $207, noting a savings of $110. The vendor specifies this is one payment of $97 with nothing that renews. Upon payment, the vendor says an instant download page opens. The files provided are PDFs (printable in US Letter or A4, large print, and fillable) and a spreadsheet (.xlsx). The vendor states users need a free PDF reader and Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers for the spreadsheet. The product works on any computer, tablet, or phone.

The vendor offers a 60-day money-back guarantee. According to the page, users must do the 90-minute Quick Start. If the family still would not know who to call, where accounts and policies are, or how to get into the phone, the vendor says to ask for a refund within 60 days. The vendor adds that the buyer keeps the binder.

Things to check before buying

According to the product page, users should verify if they have the necessary software before purchasing. The vendor states you need a free PDF reader and Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers for the spreadsheet. The page also asks potential buyers to consider if they already have a will, as the vendor clarifies the binder is not a legal document. Users may also want to check if they are comfortable with the concept of setting up emergency access on their phone, as the vendor mentions the Password Handover Method sets up access already built into the device. The vendor notes the product works on any computer, tablet, or phone, so compatibility should be confirmed. Finally, the vendor asks if the user is single or does not have children, implying the content may still be relevant but suggesting the user evaluate their specific needs.