Passage Plans Launches Free Online Platform for End-of-Life Planning

New tool aims to make difficult conversations and paperwork easier for families

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Passage Plans, a new free online platform, is launching to help families organize essential end-of-life documents, wishes, and decisions through simple guided checklists. The platform is designed to reframe end-of-life planning as an act of love, making a difficult topic more approachable and actionable.

Why it matters

With $84 trillion expected to transfer from Baby Boomers to the next generation over the coming decades and the average family spending a year of their life and $14,000 navigating probate, the need for accessible planning tools has never been greater. Passage Plans aims to put families back in control of this process.

The details

Passage Plans guides users through 21 essential tasks organized across six key categories including legal documents, healthcare decisions, funeral planning, estate management, digital legacy, and family wishes. Each task includes clear guidance on what is needed and why it matters. Users can complete tasks at their own pace, share their plan with trusted family members, and update it anytime. The platform offers a free tier with full access to the planning checklist and family sharing capabilities, as well as a premium subscription for expanded functionality.

  • Passage Plans launched on February 9, 2026.

The players

Passage Plans

A new free online platform designed to help families organize essential end-of-life documents, wishes, and decisions.

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What they’re saying

“Nobody wants to think about this stuff. But when something happens and nothing is in order, it's the family that carries the burden.”

— Passage Plans Founder (businessinsider.com)

“We built this to make it simple. Twenty-one tasks, six categories, and a clear path to being prepared. It's planning as an act of love.”

— Passage Plans Founder (businessinsider.com)

What’s next

An Android mobile app for Passage Plans is planned for release later this year.

The takeaway

Passage Plans provides an accessible and approachable way for families to get their end-of-life affairs in order, helping to avoid the time and financial burdens that can come with lack of planning.