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Just-in-Case Instructions
NextGen Docs form ND-1049. Search ND-1049 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Tell your family where everything is, who to call and your funeral wishes, in one page.
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What you will fill in
- Your full name
- Who should be called first?
- Where are important papers kept?
- Banks and insurance companies
- Date written
Good to know
- This is not a will. It doesn't decide who gets what; it helps your family find everything.
- Keep it with your will and tell your executor where it is.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Your full name”:
English: The person writing these instructions.
اردو: آپ کا پورا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: आपका पूरा नाम।
Français: La personne qui écrit ces instructions.
Questions people ask
How much does the Just-in-Case Instructions cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Just-in-Case Instructions in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.