Plan with purpose

Planning Ahead

Simple information and forms to help you organize important healthcare, financial and end-of-life decisions.

A Muslim family completing the planning workbook together

Printable planning workbook

One workbook for every state

The MSC guide uses plain language and gives families room to write by hand. Download the workbook first, then choose an available state forms packet below.

Open or download the workbook Open or download your state forms packet

Select an available state, then open its forms packet.

More state packets will appear here after their official forms and signing instructions pass verification.

What the guide helps you do

01

Choose your voice

Name someone you trust to make healthcare decisions if you cannot speak for yourself.

02

Record your wishes

Write down healthcare, family, faith, funeral, and burial wishes.

03

Organize information

Keep important contacts, documents, accounts, and passwords where your family can find them.

See all planning topics
  • Healthcare proxy and advance directives
  • DNR and POLST/MOLST discussions with your clinician
  • Durable financial power of attorney
  • Current state-specific forms and signing rules
  • Faith, family, funeral, burial, and legacy wishes

Important: This is general educational information, not medical or legal advice. Forms and signing rules differ by state. Always use current forms for your state and speak with qualified professionals when needed.