"When We Die" Folder

After plunging into the process of "doing something" with 10+ years of files and paperwork that had been accumulating in various storage boxes and folders; I decided to try a different organizing system - one not relying solely upon the traditional hanging file folder and filing drawer system. I spent two weeks shredding, recycling, sorting, and categorizing by file types before finally capturing all of my important health, financial and tax, paperwork into these folios. They are sturdy, smart, convenient, and look impressive on a shelf. Having everything gathered into an adaptable and easily portable system (that also doesn't create a cluttered look with plastic expanding file folders), has been a game changer! These are *pricey* compared to conventional methods, but I've felt that they are worth the cost for longevity, aesthetics, space-saving, and usefulness. I highly, highly recommend all of Savors products, but understand it can be addictive and expensive once you get started with these. I now have about 4 folios (Health and Medical, Financial/Tax, Career, and one for Dad), along with 2 Vaults for College and home, and another coming for Family Tree and photos. Have a plan in mind for what documents are most important and then figure out how many of these you need!

After losing my mom unexpectedly, I realized just how chaotic things can be without a plan. I bought this folder to ensure my kids never go through that confusion. It felt strange at first, but now? Total peace of mind. Everything’s in one place—wills, passwords, life insurance—and it looks clean and elegant too.

I’ve always been the “organized one” in my family, but even I didn’t realize how disorganized I’d been about end-of-life matters. This folder gave me structure—and a weird sense of comfort. It’s like giving my loved ones a map for when I’m gone. No guesswork, no stress.

I never realized how much stress my family would’ve been under if something happened to me—until I actually sat down and started using this folder. It forced me to think through everything: bank accounts, online logins, super, even small sentimental notes. I cried filling some of it out, but now I feel peaceful knowing I’ve taken care of this for them. Every page feels like love in advance.

This gave me a reason to finally organize 20+ years of scattered paperwork. I went from shoeboxes of documents to a single, sleek folder that now lives on our bookshelf. It’s beautiful, well thought out, and incredibly practical. Not something you want to think about, but something you’ll thank yourself (and your family will thank you) for doing.