May 27, 2025

Life & Legacy Organizer: A Gift of Clarity for the Future

Comerica Wealth Management

Key Takeaways:

  • Plan with Purpose: The Life & Legacy Organizer helps you gather and organize your most important medical, financial, and personal information—so your loved ones have clarity when it matters most.
  • Start Meaningful Conversations: Completing the organizer encourages important discussions with family and trusted advisors, helping ensure your wishes are understood and honored.
  • Leave a Legacy of Preparedness: By taking the time to complete and share this document, you’re giving your family the gift of peace of mind and reducing stress during life’s most difficult transitions.

The Life & Legacy Organizer was created from real client experiences to help reduce stress, confusion, and unnecessary delays by providing a central place to record essential details in preparation for your incapacity and/or death. It reflects a proactive planning approach—helping ensure that those who may need to act on your behalf have the clarity and guidance they need.

Purpose:
The Life & Legacy Organizer includes a step-by-step guide through organizing key areas such as estate documents, medical records, financial and physical assets. The process encourages collaboration with trusted advisors and family members, a structured approach to information management, and includes tips for safeguarding sensitive information.

Process:
The Life & Legacy Organizer includes a guided step-by-step through organizing key areas such as estate documents, medical records, digital accounts and financial assets. The process encourages collaboration with trusted advisors and family members and includes tips for safeguarding sensitive information.

Benefits:

  • Sparks important conversations and planning
  • Helps identify gaps or outdated documents
  • Provides a clear roadmap for agents and heirs
  • Strengthens family preparedness and legacy planning

Download the Life & Legacy Organizer Today

Once Downloaded:

  1. Complete the organizer section by section—start small and set a realistic timeline.
  2. Save a digital copy in a secure cloud storage or password-protected folder.
  3. Store a printed version in a fireproof safe or with your estate planning documents.
  4. Develop a plan with trusted individuals—such as your power of attorney, executor, or family members—so they know where to find it when needed.
  5. Review and update it annually or after major life events to keep your information current.

This is more than a document—it’s a legacy of clarity, care, and preparedness.

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If you have any financial or estate planning questions, reach out to your trusted advisors or contact Comerica

NOTE: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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