Over the last few months I have been exploring the new iPEP web-based information management tool. The more I use it, the more I find new uses for it. I have the Project edition which allows me to create multiple workspaces and invite unlimited guests to collaborate with me. I am not going to go into all of the details on the tool in this article, but I am going to share an interesting use for iPEP that I just discovered.

My newest workspace is called "What to do when I die". I am not being morbid, just prepared. I got this idea while talking to a friend whose brother-in-law was diagnosed with a terminal illness. There are so many details to be shared with family. While I have taken care of the legal matters after my death, I started thinking about all of the other details that the Executor of my estate would need to know.

Because the iPEP is web-based, it can be access by any device with an Internet connection. My Executor, who lives out of state, can access all of the critical details of my life, my home, my possessions, and my children. By giving the key people access to the workspace, they can begin accessing the information from their computer in their home office. For now, all they need to keep track of is their username and password. In the event of my death, they will know just where to go to find all of the information they need.

Who are the guests in my workspace?

* My spouse
* Our Executor
* Appointed Guardian of our Children

Types of information included in this workspace. Of course, this is just a starting place. I'm sure I will have more ideas for information in this workspace.

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