We help families navigate life’s biggest moments

No one teaches you what to do when life changes. NowWhat walks you through it — one step at a time, with warmth and clarity.

See how NowWhat helps in real situations:

Scenario

Your parent just got a serious diagnosis

You just got the call. Your mom has cancer. Your mind is racing. Here’s what families in this situation found most helpful:

Right now

Get a second opinion before committing to treatment

Different specialists may offer different approaches.

Right now

Organize all medical records in one place

Every new provider will need your complete history.

This week

Understand what insurance covers

Know your out-of-pocket costs before treatment starts.

This week

Set up a care calendar for the family

Track appointments, medications, and who’s helping when.

This month

Review legal documents — advance directive, healthcare proxy

These documents speak for your parent when they can’t.

NowWhat creates these steps for you automatically. Each one explains why it matters, and you can share tasks with anyone helping out.

Scenario

You just had a baby

The most beautiful chaos of your life. Between feedings, no sleep, and visitors, here’s what needs to happen:

Right now

Add baby to health insurance (30-day window!)

Miss it and you wait for open enrollment.

Right now

Apply for birth certificate & Social Security number

Needed for insurance, taxes, and savings accounts.

This week

Set up pediatrician for first visit

Schedule within the first week.

This month

Update your will and guardianship

Name who raises your child if something happens.

This month

Start a 529 college savings plan

Even $25/month grows significantly over 18 years.

Your partner can see the same list, check things off, and you both know where you stand — without texting back and forth.

Everyday life

Your kid just brought home 4 different flyers

Picture day Thursday. Soccer moved to Wednesday. Science fair in two weeks. Bake sale signup. Sound familiar?

1

Snap a photo of the flyer with your phone

2

NowWhat reads it and pulls out the date, time, and details

3

Tap to add it to your shared family calendar — everyone sees it instantly

Even grandparents. No more “I didn’t know about that.”

No more flyers on the counter. No more missed events. Grandparents can see the schedule too.

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Preserve the people you love

NowWhat gives you thoughtful questions to ask the people who matter most. They answer with their voice, a video, or in writing. These become your family’s most treasured keepsakes.

“What do you want your grandchildren to know about who you really are?”

One of 113 story prompts in 10 categories

Why families choose NowWhat

We walk beside you

Not just a blank checklist. We offer suggestions, share what others found helpful, and guide you at your own pace.

Timed to when you need it

Steps organized by urgency: do now, this week, this month. So you’re never wondering what’s next.

Private and secure

Your data is encrypted and belongs to you. We don’t sell it. Ever.

You don’t have to figure this out alone

Whether it’s a diagnosis, a new baby, or just keeping up with the school calendar — we’re here to help. Start with what matters most to your family right now.

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