October 25, 2025—As families across the country take an opportunity to observe National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a new platform is helping people take the first real step toward preparedness. Next of Kin Plan™, the first Estate Readiness™ platform, officially launches to help families organize what matters most before life’s unexpected moments.

Most people believe they’re prepared because they have a will, a trust, or a few documents tucked away. But when something happens, loved ones are often left searching, guessing, and overwhelmed. Next of Kin Plan™ provides the missing piece between being organized and being truly ready, turning scattered folders, notes, and emails into a single, guided plan families can actually follow.

“Families don’t need more paperwork; they need direction,” said Kay Richardson, Founder & CEO of Next of Kin Plan™.
“Our goal is to make preparation practical, personal, and possible for everyone — whether or not they already have a will or trust.”

The platform makes it easy to gather important details such as wills, trusts, financial accounts, insurance policies, and passwords and store them in one simple, secure place. Guided prompts help users complete their information, share access safely, and ensure loved ones know exactly where to start when life changes.

Built with both technology and empathy, Next of Kin Plan™ redefines how families prepare for the future. The platform focuses on Estate Readiness™, the crucial step before estate planning because you can’t plan what you haven’t organized.

Designed for everyday families, not just the wealthy, the platform gives peace of mind that the people you love will have clarity, not confusion.

The timing of the launch underscores an urgent national reality. According to the American Bar Association, more than two-thirds of Americans don’t have a will, and even fewer have a clear plan for how their family would access important documents or accounts if something happened.
Next of Kin Plan™ exists to change that.

“Preparedness is an act of love,” Richardson added. “When families are ready, grief doesn’t turn into stress and overwhelm it turns into confidence.”

Next of Kin Plan™ is available now nationwide. Families can learn more or start their plan at www.nextofkinplan.com.

Next of Kin Plan™ is the first Estate Readiness™ platform built to help families get organized before crisis strikes. By guiding users step-by-step to gather, store, and share essential documents, accounts, and instructions, the platform ensures loved ones always know where to start.

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