The guided app for settling
an estate together.
So you can grieve, not Google.
Step-by-step checklists personalized to your state, transparent finances, and family collaboration — so no one has to figure this out alone.
No credit card required
How it works
Tell us where you are
Answer a few gentle questions. We personalize everything to your state and situation.
Follow your checklist
Step-by-step guidance with deadlines, tips, and emotional support built in.
Invite your family
Share progress with family members. Transparency prevents conflict.
20 mo
average to settle an estate
$12.5K
average out-of-pocket costs
67%
can't find essential documents
44%
of families fight over estates
Why I built this
“When someone you love dies, you're handed a mountain of tasks while still grieving. I built Afterward after going through it myself because no family should have to figure this out alone.”
Shannon Donnelly
Founder
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Built by someone who lived through it.
Smart Checklists
State-specific tasks that adapt to where you are in the process. Never miss a deadline.
Document Vault
Securely store wills, deeds, certificates — everything in one place, always accessible.
Financial Tracking
Track assets, liabilities, and expenses. Generate estate inventory reports in one click.
Family Collaboration
Invite family members with role-based access. Everyone sees the same truth.
Memorial Mosaic
A beautiful visual that grows as you complete tasks — turning grief into progress.
Bank-Level Security
Encrypted storage, role-based permissions, and full audit trails for peace of mind.
Two problems. One app.
Estate settlement is overwhelming, and the secrecy tears families apart. Afterward solves both.
The Overwhelm
Hundreds of tasks, legal deadlines, financial paperwork — with no guide and no help.
The Family Fallout
Secrecy breeds suspicion. Families torn apart when they need each other most.
Your data is encrypted and secure
Bank-level encryption. Role-based access. Full audit trails.
From the Blog
Guides for the hardest moments
Practical advice from someone who's been through it.
March 22, 2026
How to Manage an Estate Well — and Actually Make Money for Your Family
Smart estate management strategies that protect and grow your family's inheritance — from real estate decisions to investment accounts and personal property.
Read more →March 22, 2026
What Siblings Wish They Had Done Before Their Parent Died
The conversations, documents, and decisions families wish they had handled before a parent's death — and what you can still do right now.
Read more →March 22, 2026
The Emotional Stages of Settling an Estate (And Why It Takes So Long)
Estate settlement has its own emotional arc — from the fog of early grief to the complications and the long middle. Here's what to expect and what helps at each stage.
Read more →Take a breath. We've got you.
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