When They’re Gone, Will You Know What To Do?

“This is an accessible and practical guide to planning ahead before you or a loved one dies. Cameron and Pam alternate personal anecdotes from their own experience with professional, actionable advice about how to structure your finances, estate plan and personal information so you are not faced with unpleasant surprises, delays or gaps in funding, or other difficulties after the death of a loved one. Each chapter ends with a list of questions for reflection and action, so you can follow the plan step by step to be better prepared and not scrambling around looking for the key to the safe, your loved one’s passwords, or important documents while dealing with the emotional stress of grieving.”

“Conversations about death are always challenging but this book provides an easy way to start the conversation so that loved ones feel informed about end of life decisions and don’t have to deal with more stress and worry than they are already experiencing in loss. When the financial and estate prep work has been taken care of and communicated effectively, the families can truly grieve and experience the loss fully. There is nothing worse than having to skip a grieving process because you have to search for the will or find the bank account or figure out how to pay the bills. That’s not a burden any of us want to leave so I highly recommend we get our lives in order now by reading this very informative book!”

“This book is filled with valuable information for getting your affairs in order. Pam’s sharing of her personal experience was very relatable whether you had already lost a spouse, or you are just getting your affairs in order. Cam’s information was enlightening and thought provoking. I will be rereading this book and checking off the list of things I need, so my affairs are in order for my family. I want to make it as stressless as possible. I wish I had a guide like this book to help me though the difficult time I was having after the loss of my husband.”

“I just read “Where’s the Key to the Safe” and found it to be a roadmap for learning how to navigate the waters of a loved one’s death. I especially liked the approach of Pam who wrote an emotional and warts-and- all account of her husband’s death and of Cam who was the more practical and fact- given co-author. Dealing with death is an emotional rollercoaster, and having this book as a guide makes the grieving process a little easier to navigate. I definitely recommend this book for everyone and it’s nice to have this topic dealt with in such a caring, compassionate practical manner.”

“A Must-Read That Brings Peace of Mind

“Where’s the Key to the Safe?” is such an important book. After watching a friend’s family struggle with probate and finances after a loss, I realized I wasn’t nearly as prepared as I thought. This book changed that.

Pam Baker’s personal story, combined with Cameron Zabko’s expert advice, makes for a powerful and practical guide. It’s not just about wills—it’s about protecting your loved ones from unnecessary stress when they’re already grieving.

The book is filled with real-world examples, simple checklists, and clear, actionable steps. More than anything, it gave me peace of mind knowing I’m not leaving a mess behind.

If you’re financially tied to anyone you care about, read this book. It’s compassionate, honest, and exactly what I needed.”

“What a well written roadmap of how to navigate the plethora of complexities surrounding the loss of your spouse. Pam’s unique way of sharing her personal experience is both relatable and encouraging. Cam’s perspective is informative and offers sound advice for tackling seemingly endless “to do” lists. Overall, such a very helpful book!”