The Contingency Zero Blog
Welcome to the Contingency Zero Blog, your go-to resource for everything related to estate planning and our innovative app. Here, you’ll find step-by-step guides on downloading, installing, and using the app, as well as practical advice tailored to specific audiences like first responders, frequent travelers, and families. Explore expert tips on estate planning, including how to organize your assets, share plans with trusted contacts, and even navigate sensitive conversations like discussing estate planning with your parents. Whether you’re new to digital estate planning or looking for advanced strategies, our blog is here to help you safeguard your family’s future.

Wheels Up, Plan Set: Why Frequent Travelers Need to Prepare Before They Depart
For those who travel often—whether for business, adventure, or a bit of both—the routine becomes second nature. You know how to navigate airports without checking signs. You’ve figured out how to pack a week’s worth of essentials in a carry-on. Maybe you even have a second passport, global entry, or a well-worn loyalty card that

When the Storm Hits: Before Disaster Strikes
When Hurricane Ella made landfall near Savannah, Georgia, Maya and her two kids had just enough time to grab their go-bags, pile into the car, and head inland to her sister’s place. She’d done everything right—planned evacuation routes, stocked up on essentials, even kept emergency numbers printed and stored in the glove compartment. What she

When the House Goes Quiet: How Families Can Protect Their Loved Ones Before the Unexpected
There’s a sacred kind of chaos in family life. It’s in the rush of weekday mornings—scrambling to pack lunches, zip backpacks, and find the other shoe. It’s in the bedtime rituals, the carpool pickups, the soccer practices, and the inside jokes that only make sense at your dinner table. It’s the kind of chaos you

Beyond the Edge: How Extreme Sports Enthusiasts Can Prepare for the Unthinkable
Luca had done the route a dozen times before. It was a blue-sky morning in the Rockies, and the ridge line was solid—steep but predictable. Helmet on, gear checked, GPS clipped in. He dropped in with his usual confidence. But halfway down, a loose rock sent his back wheel sliding, and before he could react,

When the Siren Falls Silent: How First Responders Can Protect Their Families Before the Next Call
The wail of sirens fades. Flashing lights dim. For first responders, the end of a shift often means trading one battlefield for another—the quiet struggle of ensuring their own families aren’t left scrambling if tragedy strikes. Consider the story of Firefighter Marcus Rivera, a 15-year veteran who spent his career saving others, only to leave