It’s all in your head
You know where the savings accounts are, who the pension providers are, and where the will is kept. Your partner probably doesn’t. Your children definitely don’t.
If Something Happened to You Tonight,
Would Your Family Know What to Do?
Where are the pensions? Which provider is the life insurance with? What’s the mortgage account number? Fynla’s In Case of Emergency letter puts everything your family needs in one document — automatically populated from your financial plan.
The Conversation Nobody Has — Until It’s Too Late
Grief plus admin is brutal
Losing someone is devastating. Losing someone and then spending months trying to find their financial accounts, policies, and documents makes it worse.
It’s not just about death
What if you’re seriously ill and can’t communicate? What if you’re in an accident abroad? Your family needs to access information quickly.
In Case of Emergency
Financial Summary for the Family of David Mitchell
Key contacts
SolicitorHarrison & Co — 01234 567890
Pension providerAviva — Ref: AVP-8823991
Life insuranceLegal & General — Ref: LG-4412003
Bank accounts & savings
Current accountBarclays — Sort: 20-32-18
ISAVanguard — £34,200
Immediate actions
- Register the death and obtain death certificates
- Notify the pension provider and claim death-in-service benefit
- Contact the solicitor to begin probate
One Document. Everything Your Family Needs.
Auto-Populated from Your Plan
Every asset, pension, investment, insurance policy, and account you’ve added to Fynla is automatically pulled into your In Case of Emergency letter. No retyping.
Key Contacts Directory
Solicitor, accountant, financial adviser, insurance broker, mortgage provider — all in one section with names, phone numbers, and reference numbers.
Account & Policy Register
A complete list of every financial account and policy: bank accounts, savings, ISAs, pensions, life insurance — with provider details and policy numbers.
Important Documents Location
Where’s the will? The marriage certificate? The property deeds? Record where physical and digital documents are stored.
Immediate Actions Checklist
Step-by-step guidance for your family: who to call first, what to claim, what deadlines exist. A roadmap through the worst time of their lives.
Secure & Private
Your In Case of Emergency letter is generated from your Fynla account and can be downloaded as a PDF. You choose who gets it and how.
The Most Loving Document You’ll Ever Write
This isn’t about spreadsheets or financial planning. It’s about making sure the people you love don’t have to search through drawers, emails, and filing cabinets during the worst week of their lives.
Creating an In Case of Emergency letter takes about 15 minutes if your Fynla profile is up to date. It’s one of those things that costs nothing to do and everything not to.
Frequently asked questions
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The In Case of Emergency letter is a comprehensive summary of your entire financial life — accounts, policies, pensions, property, debts, contacts, and instructions — designed so your family can quickly understand and access everything if the worst happens.
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Yes. As you update your financial data in Fynla, the In Case of Emergency letter reflects those changes automatically. You can download a fresh copy at any time.
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Yes. You can add personal notes, instructions, and wishes that go beyond the financial data. Some people include messages to family members, funeral preferences, or specific instructions.
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At minimum, your partner or spouse and your solicitor. Some people also give a copy to an adult child or trusted family member. Store a physical copy in a fireproof safe or with your will.
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Yes. An In Case of Emergency letter complements a will — it doesn't replace one. Your will is the legal document that determines who gets what. Your letter is the practical guide that helps your family navigate the process.
15 Minutes Now Could Save Your Family Months of Stress
The demo includes a sample In Case of Emergency letter so you can see exactly what it looks like. It's the feature people didn't know they needed — until they see it.