Life Admin File
The paperwork your household would need, indexed in one place.
Also in: Prepared, Not Panicked bundle £9.99
- Official UK sources, dated
- Instant download
- 30-day refund
- No fear, no jargon
Checked against GOV.UK and the Be Ready campaign, the Met Office, Ofgem, the NHS and the Environment Agency, with the date we read each one. How we check
Real pages
- Anyone who looks after a household's paperwork
- Couples and families who want the other person to find things
- People planning ahead for later life
- Storing passwords or PINs (the file never asks for them)
- Legal or financial advice
You'll be able to…
- Know where legal documents are kept
- List accounts, pensions, insurance and benefits
- Record home bills and subscriptions to cancel
- Note digital accounts and who should know
- Write down your wishes and review them yearly
Formats
- A4 fillable PDF
- Review log
Why pay when Be Ready is free?
The government's Be Ready checklist is free and good — read it first. This plan adds the parts you fill in for your own home:
| GOV.UK Be Ready (free) | Life Admin File |
|---|---|
| Keep copies of documents | An index of every important document and where it is |
| — | Accounts, pensions, insurance and benefits |
| — | Bills, subscriptions and digital life |
| — | Your wishes, written down |
Frequently asked questions
How do I fill it in?
Type into the boxes on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Preview, Edge, Chrome or Firefox, then save. Or print it and write by hand.
Will it work on my phone?
You can read it on a phone. Filling in works best on a laptop or tablet, because some phone PDF apps don't support form boxes.
Can I print it?
Yes. Print as many copies as your household needs.
How do updates work?
Updates come at no extra cost in your Gumroad library. What changed is listed on our updates page.
Is it UK-specific?
Yes, unless it says US or Europe edition. UK numbers are pre-filled, with Northern Ireland alternatives where they differ.
Is this official?
No. We're an independent UK site, not affiliated with the UK Government. We follow official advice and link to every source.
What's your refund?
30-day refund. If it isn't right for your household, email [email protected] within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund you in full. No form, no questions beyond 'what didn't work?' so we can improve it.
Can I share it with family?
Use it for your own household and print as many copies as you need. Other households need their own copy.
30-day refund. If it isn't right for your household, email [email protected] within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund you in full. No form, no questions beyond 'what didn't work?' so we can improve it.
Sources: every official fact in the file is listed on its sources page with the date we read it. Not affiliated with the UK Government. General information to help you organise; not medical, legal or safety advice. In an emergency call 999.
Pair it with the Plan Pack, or get every plan
The Life Admin File works best alongside the Plan Pack. A bundle covers more for less than buying each plan.
Start hereHousehold Emergency Plan Pack
Your whole household plan, written down
- 26 fillable pages, official UK numbers pre-filled
- Worked example so you can see how it's done
- Fridge and wallet cards
Best value today · £15.97 separatelyPrepared, Not Panicked bundle
Plan Pack + longer disruption + life admin
- Everything in the Plan Pack
- Extended Disruption Plan: 2 weeks, not 3 days
- Life Admin File: accounts, policies, who to tell
Families · £12.97 separatelyFamily Starter
Plan Pack + pets + kids
- Everything in the Plan Pack
- Pet Emergency Plan
- Our Family Plan kids' activity pack
Or start with the free one-page plan.
Prices are what you pay — no inflated "was" prices. "Separately" is the total of the same products bought one by one. Instant download · 30-day refund.