Marni Blank

I can guide you through grief and managing affairs after a death. I help families and executors handle the paperwork and logistics after a death:

• Assistance in post-death responsibilities
• Closing accounts & subscriptions
• Notifying governmental agencies
• Grief support and family mediation
• Create custom post-death checklist
• Assistance with executor responsibilities

Anyone who recently lost a loved one Those responsible for managing the affairs of your loved one (adult children, widows/widowers, inexperienced executors needing guidance)

Those struggling with balancing life after loss Those with a full-time job, children or other responsibilities, who are worried about the hours and emotional energy it will take to get everything done.

Your loved one was not organized Those who’ve started the process and are overwhelmed with figuring out everything needed to close an estate.

1. Schedule a free after loss consultation It’s always important to chat and see if we’re the right fit. Our first conversation is an opportunity for us to understand what’s going on and what is most important to you, now. We’ll identify where you are in the process, as well as your most pressing needs and concerns.

2. Identify tasks and create a roadmap Once you decide we’re the right fit, an official after loss support call begins identifying and organizing the tasks necessary to help you manage your loved one’s affairs. Every situation is different, and I’m here to help you figure out the best path forward. As we start to understand all of the moving pieces, I will create a personalized roadmap of tasks. This will evolve and change as we work together—it’s a way for you to see the progress made and what’s next on the to-do list.

3. Ongoing support after losing a loved one Throughout the process, you'll have my dedicated support and expertise, as well as trusted referrals within my network. If you decide you’d like ongoing support to help complete tasks alongside you, we can do that. I’ll provide you with the tools and support you need to navigate the logistical and emotional sides of grief and loss and ensure you’ll never walk this path alone.

Get personalized support after the loss of a loved one with an initial Investment of $250. Get access to 1:1 support, a step-by-step roadmap for executors and families to follow after a loss, state-specific research, referrals and resources to help you navigate the tasks and responsibilities you’re facing.

• Taking tasks off of your to-do list
• Personalized support & research
• State specific referrals & resources
• Roadmap of tasks to guide the way

Whether your loved one left a will or not, there are many tasks you’ll be asked to manage. Let me lighten some of your load by creating a roadmap for what must be done and completing tasks alongside you. You can tackle your checklist on your own or we offer hourly packages to help. We can meet bi-weekly and take tasks off your to-do list until your checklist is complete. You don’t have to navigate this all alone. Here’s a short list of tasks we can tackle together:

Managing Immediate Post-Death Affairs

• Providing grief support and relevant resources
• Create a custom post-death checklist for tasks
• Review paperwork and wishes
• Notifying family and friends
• Funeral planning and cost comparison
• Dispute resolution services (family mediation)

Managing Financial Affairs Post-Death

• Open estate bank account
• Notifying government agencies
• Find and review life insurance policies
• Assist with notifying Life, Health, Property & Business Insurance
• Contacting HR/Employer to review benefits
• Review of recent account statements
• Setting up fraud protection with credit bureaus
• Identify creditors
• Negotiate & settle outstanding debts
• Find and close credit card accounts
• Set up fraud protection with credit bureaus
• Search for unclaimed property

Locating & Closing Loved Ones’ Accounts

• Transfer/cancel phone and cable
• Transfer/cancel water, electric, gas, trash
• Close subscriptions (Netflix, Gym, etc.)
• Set up mail forwarding

Organizing Digital Assets After Death

• Inventory of assets
• Digital asset organization
• Close or memorialize social media accounts
• Assistance with accessing phones, laptops, or other technology
• Assistance locating and organizing passwords

Get peace of mind for you and your loved ones, with personalized end of life planning

• End of life checklist & workbook
• Personalized end of life planning
• Review current estate planning
• Facilitating conversations with loved ones
• Digital asset organization & documentation
• Help with funeral planning & burial wishes

Millennials, Gen X & Beyond Most people don’t think about death until retirement, but life can change at any time. Now is the time to get prepared for your future and those you love.

The Experienced You've seen what happens when someone dies without a plan and you don't want that stress repeating for your other loved ones.

Those Starting New Chapters A big life change means it’s time to get your plans in order, for the first time or an update—recent marriage or divorce, children, income increases or accumulated assets, and serious medical diagnoses.

1. We start by getting to know each other If you’re not ready to hop straight into a session, let’s sit down to get acquainted first. During our initial conversation, we'll discuss what you’ve started in terms of planning (if anything), your preferences, values, and how we can best organize. This allows me to tailor my approach to meet you or your family’s individual needs and ensure we tackle what’s most important to you.

2. Create a roadmap for your loved ones In your 60-minute session and 30- min follow-up, you’ll also have a safe space to ask all of your questions about death, dying, and planning your estate. We’ll identify what you need to prepare and give you access to my comprehensive End of Life & Legacy Planning Workbook to help organize and share important information with your loved ones. Whether it's ensuring your medical wishes are respected, or organizing your financial affairs, I work closely with you to understand your unique needs.

Through thoughtful discussions and personalized guidance, I will help you navigate the complexities of estate planning, end-of-life decisions, and getting your digital life & assets organized. You will feel empowered to make informed choices that align with your values and preferences. You will walk away with a roadmap of what needs to be done and the confidence to do it.

3. Ongoing support & after loss services I offer customized packages of ongoing support, to make sure you have the help (and accountability) you need. I'll guide you through each step of the process, including completing your tasks with you, helping you navigate difficult conversations with loved ones, working through any blocks or fears, and offering resources and referrals along the way. In the end, you'll fulfill everything necessary to prepare for the future. You can have peace of mind—it starts with a plan.

Start your end-of-life planning with an initial investment of $350. This includes:

• 60-minute End of Life Planning session + 30-min follow-up session
• Comprehensive End of Life Planning Workbook & Legacy Building Advice
• Checklists and Worksheets for Organizing Your Digital Life & Assets
• Resources & referrals
• Personalized support
• Follow up research
• Your questions answered

If you’re like me, you’ve kept certain voicemails for years, just to hear their voice. We all have our own special ways to feel close to those we’ve lost. Legacy work is designed to preserve and celebrate your loved one’s unique stories and celebrate their life. It’s my honor to help capture a person’s essence creatively through storytelling and technology. Whether they are here with us to share their stories themselves or you’re ready to sort through the piles of old pictures that never made it into an album, I’m here to help.

Capturing Memories Those wishing to preserve a loved one's unique life stories and values, to ensure their legacy is honored and remembered for generations to come.

Creative Direction Those in need of a framework and support to capture and share your personal narrative with authenticity and depth.

Reflecting on Life Those simply wishing to reflect on life's journey through self-expression and connection.

Together, we'll define your vision for legacy, exploring meaningful experiences and messages you wish to impart to future generations. Whether you're looking to create a memoir, capture oral histories, or document family traditions, we'll tailor our approach to reflect your desires and intentions, helping you articulate your unique legacy and empowering you to express your values, wisdom, and life lessons.

Begin your legacy work starting at $200. Whether you want to capture your grandparent’s stories on audio, create a recipe book of family recipes, or turn old scarves into a legacy quilt, I’m here to be your legacy fairy godmother.

• Ideas & Checklists
• Organizational Tools
• Online & In Person Resources
• Personalized Support

For those experiencing death, dying, or grief, the world can feel like a lonely place. It can be overwhelming to handle all the emotional and logistical aspects while also actively processing or grieving a loss. Doulas are non-medical professionals who help navigate the emotional, practical and logistical components of death, dying and grief.

Doula comes from the Greek word for “women who serve.” Just as a birth doula helps a family navigate the beginnings of life, a death doula helps a family come to terms and navigate the end. Everyone deserves to feel supported at the end. I’m here so you don’t have to go through the experience alone.

Who is it for?

Experiencing Health Concerns You or a person you love have received a diagnosis and need emotional and/or logistical support.

Planning For The Future You’re ready to start planning for the future and desire guidance and assistance in navigating decisions around advance directives, end-of-life plans, legacy projects, or funeral arrangements.

Needing Grief Support You are grieving or feel anticipatory grief over the loss of a loved one and want to talk to someone who is comfortable having uncomfortable conversations. I can hold space for your feelings and help ease the overwhelm.

Executor responsibilities can be overwhelming—there are forms to file, accounts to close, and loved ones to care for. I help families about a month after a death (or sooner if needed) by offering after-loss support that includes both logistics and grief navigation.

Typically, I begin working with families about a month after a loss. If you need help more immediately, I’m here for that as well.

I offer compassionate emotional support to help families process their grief. This includes active listening, facilitating conversations about feelings and memories, and providing a safe space to navigate the complexities of loss. I also guide families through the logistical challenges, which can alleviate some emotional burdens.

Absolutely. Many of my clients are adult children helping their parents get organized. I help you start the conversation, get clarity on what’s in place, and figure out what’s missing—so you’re not left scrambling in an emergency.

Definitely. I work alongside your legal and financial team, helping to organize, prepare, and ensure that your plan is holistic and truly reflects your values. I fill in the emotional and practical gaps that legal documents alone don’t always cover.

End-of-life planning is about more than just legal documents — it’s about thinking through the emotional, practical, and logistical decisions that will impact your loved ones when you're gone or if you become unable to speak for yourself. Estate planning tends to focus on legal tools like wills and trusts. My work blends the two, supporting both the paperwork and the people side of things.

Estate planners often handle the legal side. I focus on the human side—the emotional, digital, logistical, and legacy components of preparing for what’s next. I’m here for the conversations and questions that don’t fit neatly into a will.

While I’m a former attorney, I don’t draft your estate planning documents. My focus is educating, helping think through your choices, and providing the space to make decisions that feel best for you and your family. Beyond the legal, we focus on getting your important documents and digital world organized so that should something happen, your family isn’t left struggling.

If you’re over 18, it’s time to start planning. Whether you're starting a family, recently divorced, dealing with a diagnosis (your own or a loved one’s), or just trying to get organized for the future, planning now brings peace of mind. I work with solo agers, adult children supporting aging parents, and those navigating major life transitions who want to reduce the stress on their loved ones later.

Not at all. Most of my clients are in their 30s to 60s—solo agers, sandwich generation caregivers, and busy professionals who want to be proactive about planning. You don’t have to wait for a crisis to get your affairs in order.

Planning doesn’t have to feel heavy. My approach is gentle and grounded—I blend practical tools with emotional support, and we move at your pace. I create a space where it's okay to feel overwhelmed, unsure, or even a little resistant.

Yes, I specialize in helping adult children gently start these conversations with their parents. Whether you need a script, a strategy, or a third-party to help facilitate the dialogue, we’ll find a way to approach it with care and clarity.

No, I provide virtual services and can help anywhere you're located.