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For families who want to be ready

The greatest gift you can give
your family is a clear roadmap.

One conversation while you're here to answer every question. Everything your family needs — organized, clear, and ready when they need it most.

📋 Complete estate inventory
👤 Executor briefing document
🔒 Secure document vault
💳 $1,500 credited when needed
Why Plan Ahead

Your executor will face
570 hours of work.
You can make it manageable.

570
Hours per estate — average The average executor spends 570 hours settling an estate over 16 months. Most of that time is spent figuring out what to do, where things are, and who to call.
35%
Of estates experience family conflict Over a third of estates result in family disputes — most of them preventable with clear documentation, organized assets, and explicit instructions left behind.
16mo
Average administration timeline Your executor will carry this responsibility for over a year. Give them what they need to carry it well — and protect themselves from personal liability throughout.
"I spent three months just trying to figure out what accounts existed, where the documents were, and who the right attorney was. My father was organized — but none of it was in one place. That's what I'm building Estate Compass to solve."
— Christian Frisoli, Founder · NYU Stern MBA · Executor of Complex Estates
The difference planning makes
Without Estate Compass 570 hours average
With Estate Readiness Plan ~350 hours estimated
Estimated 200+ hours saved by eliminating the guesswork phase entirely.
Where We Sit

Your attorney. Your wealth manager.
Your CPA. And nobody in the middle.

Every professional in your life manages their piece of your estate. None of them produce a single document your executor can actually use. That gap is where estates fall apart — and where Estate Compass lives.

Estate Attorney
Drafts your Will, trust documents, powers of attorney. Ensures legal compliance. Does not organize your assets or brief your executor.
Wealth Manager
Manages your investment accounts and financial planning. Knows their accounts. Does not know your insurance policies, property deeds, or other advisors.
CPA / Tax Advisor
Handles your tax returns and financial planning. Knows your income. Does not produce executor guidance or coordinate with your other advisors.
Insurance Agent
Sold your life insurance policy. Has the policy number. Will not proactively contact your executor — your executor has to find them first.
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Estate Compass
We sit in the intersection of all of them.
We take what every advisor knows about your estate — separately, in silos — and compile it into a single, organized document your executor can actually use. We coordinate the professionals, bridge the gaps, and produce the one thing nobody else produces: a complete picture.
We know what your attorney drafted and what your wealth manager holds
We document what your CPA knows and what your insurance agent holds
We introduce your executor to all of them before they need to find them
We produce the document none of them produce: the complete estate guide
What executors actually face without this
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The Unknown Insurance Policy
"My father had a $500,000 life insurance policy. We found it in a shoebox 8 months after he died — after the claim window had started to create complications. His wealth manager knew about his investments. His attorney knew about his Will. Nobody knew about the policy except him."
This happens in roughly 1 in 4 estates.
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The Account Nobody Knew Existed
"We spent four months sending letters to every bank in the state trying to find all the accounts. We eventually found a brokerage account with $180,000 in it — opened 30 years ago and completely forgotten. The wealth manager only managed the newer accounts. Nobody had the full picture."
Forgotten accounts are among the most common estate complications.
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The Advisor Who Couldn't Be Found
"My mother's estate attorney had retired. She'd moved to a different firm. It took us six weeks to track down who had the original Will documents and trust records. Six weeks of stalled administration — and mounting pressure from beneficiaries — because we didn't know who to call."
Professional transitions are a major source of estate delays.
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The Estate Compass Difference
Every one of these situations is entirely preventable with one organized session while you're here to provide the answers. Your estate attorney won't compile this. Your wealth manager won't compile this. Your CPA won't compile this. We will — and we'll make sure your executor can find everything from day one.
The Estate Readiness Playbook

Everything your executor needs,
organized before they need it.

One comprehensive session with Christian produces four deliverables that your executor will rely on from day one.

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Complete Estate Inventory

A comprehensive, organized record of every asset, account, policy, and property in your estate — exactly what your executor needs to know what exists and where to find it.

All bank and investment accounts with institutions and contact names
Life insurance policies — carrier, policy number, beneficiaries, face value
Real property — addresses, mortgage holders, deed locations
Business interests, partnerships, or ownership stakes
Digital assets — online accounts, subscriptions, cryptocurrency
Vehicles, valuables, and personal property of significance
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Executor Briefing Document

A plain-English guide written specifically for your executor — covering your specific assets, your specific wishes, and the specific steps they need to take when the time comes.

First 72 hours checklist — exactly what to do immediately
Asset-by-asset instructions for each account and property
Your specific wishes for personal property and distribution
Creditor and debt summary — what is owed and to whom
Known complications flagged in plain English
Your preferred timeline and distribution approach
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Professional Network File

Every professional your executor will need — organized, introduced, and briefed. No scrambling to find an estate attorney or figure out who managed your investments.

Estate attorney — name, firm, direct contact, scope of relationship
CPA or tax advisor — especially important for estate tax filing
Financial advisor — accounts managed, contact protocol
Insurance agents — life, property, any relevant policies
Warm introduction letter from you to each professional
Estate Compass as your executor's first call — we're already briefed
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Secure Document Vault

Digital copies of every critical document organized in a secure, accessible vault. When your executor needs the Will at midnight, they know exactly where to find it.

Original Will and any codicils — scanned and indexed
Trust documents if applicable
Property deeds and titles
Insurance policies — all types
Recent account statements and financial documents
Access credentials securely stored and transferable
What We Document

The complete estate inventory
covers every category.

We leave nothing undocumented. Here's a sample of what the inventory covers.

🏦 Financial Accounts

Checking & savings accounts
Investment & brokerage accounts
Retirement accounts (IRA, 401K)
CDs and money market accounts
Safe deposit box contents
Cryptocurrency holdings

🏠 Real Property

Primary residence
Vacation or secondary property
Investment or rental property
Mortgage details and payoff
Property insurance policies
Deed locations and title holders

📄 Insurance Policies

Life insurance — all policies
Long-term care insurance
Annuities and structured products
Beneficiary designations confirmed
Policy numbers and carrier contacts
Claim procedures documented

💼 Business Interests

Business ownership stakes
Partnership agreements
Buy-sell agreement details
Key person insurance
Valuation method documented
Succession plan if applicable

💻 Digital Assets

Online account inventory
Email and social media accounts
Subscription services
Domain names and websites
Password manager access
Digital content and assets

📋 Debts & Obligations

Mortgage balances
Outstanding loans
Credit card accounts
Recurring financial obligations
Personal loans or informal debts
Legal judgments if applicable
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.
Every fee credited when your family needs it.

Every dollar you invest in your Estate Readiness Plan is credited in full toward any Estate Compass service when the time comes. You're not spending money — you're pre-paying for something your family will need.

Estate Readiness
The Playbook
One comprehensive session that produces everything your executor needs — organized before they need it.
$1,500
One-time · Delivered within 2 weeks
What's included
2-hour deep dive session with Christian
Complete estate inventory document
Executor briefing document — written for your specific executor
Professional network file with warm introductions
Secure document vault setup and organization
30-day follow-up window for questions
$1,500 credited toward any future service
Family Plan
Two Estates
For couples or families who want both estates organized together — coordinated and cross-referenced.
$2,500
Both estates · Save $500 vs. individual
Two full Playbooks, plus
Both estates documented and cross-referenced
Survivor planning — what happens to the estate of the first to pass
Joint asset documentation and beneficiary audit
Coordinated executor briefings for each estate
Shared professional network file
$2,500 credited across both estates
The Credit Promise

Every dollar you invest today
is credited when your family needs it.

This is not a discount. It is a credit — your full Playbook fee applied in its entirety toward any Estate Compass service if your family ever needs it. You are not spending $1,500. You are pre-investing in something your family will need — and getting the planning session for free in the process.

How the credit works
If and when your family ever engages Estate Compass, your executor contacts Estate Compass. Your full Playbook fee — $1,500 — is applied immediately as a credit toward whichever service tier your estate requires. No forms, no process. It just applies.
The Full Journey
1
Today — Estate Readiness Playbook
2-hour session, full inventory, executor briefing, document vault. Estate organized while you're here to explain it.
$1,500 one-time
2
Annual — Estate Stewardship (optional)
30-minute review call each year. Documents updated as your life changes. Estate stays current.
$500/year
3
If Your Family Ever Needs Us — Your Family Engages Estate Compass
Your executor calls us. We already know your estate. We brief them immediately and begin the process.
$1,500 credited instantly
4
Post-Death — Guided or Full Support
Your executor receives the right level of support for your estate's complexity — with your $1,500 already applied.
Balance due only for the tier above Essentials
The Process

How your Estate Readiness
Playbook gets built.

1

Book Your Session

Schedule a 2-hour deep dive with Christian. We send you a pre-session questionnaire to make sure we use the time efficiently.

2

The Deep Dive

We walk through every aspect of your estate together — assets, accounts, wishes, complications, and people. Nothing is left undocumented.

3

Your Playbook Is Built

Within 2 weeks we deliver your complete estate inventory, executor briefing document, professional network file, and document vault.

4

Your Family Is Protected

Your executor has everything they need from day one. When the time comes, we're already briefed and ready to support them immediately.

Common Questions

What people ask before
getting started.

Do I need to have a Will already?

We strongly recommend having a Will before completing the Playbook — the Will is the foundation of the executor briefing document. If you don't have one yet, we can refer you to an estate attorney to get it done first. The session takes about 90 minutes.

How does the $1,500 credit actually work?

If and when your family ever engages Estate Compass, your executor contacts Estate Compass. We confirm your Playbook on file and apply your full $1,500 as a credit immediately — no paperwork, no process. If your estate requires only the Essentials package ($500), there's nothing additional to pay. If it requires Guided or Full Support, only the balance above $1,500 is due.

What if my estate changes significantly after the session?

That's exactly what the Annual Stewardship is for. For a one-time session, we recommend booking an update whenever you experience a major life change — new property, new accounts, change in beneficiaries, divorce, or significant asset change. Updates are available at $350 per session outside of the annual retainer.

Is this a replacement for an estate attorney?

No — and we're clear about that. Estate Compass organizes and documents. Your estate attorney drafts the legal documents. Your CPA handles the tax filings. We sit between all of them — making sure your executor knows who they are, what they do, and how to work with them effectively.

Can I do this for my parents — not for myself?

Absolutely — and this is one of the most common requests we receive. Adult children who know they'll be executor often engage Estate Compass on behalf of aging parents to get the estate organized while their parents can still participate. The session works best when the estate owner is present, but we can work with whatever access is available.

How is my information kept secure?

All client information is treated with complete confidentiality. Document vault access is protected and only shared with individuals you explicitly authorize. We do not share any estate information with third parties without your written consent. At your direction, vault access can be transferred to your executor when the time comes.

The greatest act of love
is leaving clarity behind.

Your executor will face 570 hours of work. Give them what they need to do it well — without the guesswork, the panic, and the family conflict that comes from not knowing where to start.

Every fee credited in full toward future Estate Compass services when your family needs them.
Annual Stewardship available · Family Plans available · All information kept strictly confidential.

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