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Welcome to Dost in Need

A Friend in Need.
A Guide for Life.

A private circle of friends who meet once a month to learn about wills, trusts and planning ahead — so the people we love are protected.

  • Friends helping friends
  • Free to join
  • Not a business · No advertising

How our circle works

We meet once a month
In person or online, with an agenda shared in advance
We share what we learn
Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and more
We help each other decide
Experiences, questions and ideas — among friends
We consult professionals
For advice specific to each family's situation
We may not be able to predict tomorrow, but we can prepare today to protect the people we love.

— Our belief

Why we started

What happens to our loved ones if one of us is no longer around?

That question, asked among a few close friends now over 50, is how Dost in Need began. “Dost” means friend — and planning ahead is easier when friends do it together.

Read our story

Protect our spouses

Make sure the person beside us is cared for, whatever happens.

Secure our children's future

Clear wishes, organised papers and fewer burdens for the next generation.

Make informed decisions

Learn the basics so conversations with professionals go further.

Support one another

Nobody should face these questions alone or confused.

What we talk about

Topics our circle explores together

Members have access to our notes and resources on each of these.

Wills

What a will does, and who it protects.

Living trusts

Revocable and irrevocable — the differences.

Powers of attorney

Someone trusted to act if we cannot.

Healthcare directives

Recording our medical-care wishes.

Beneficiaries & inheritance

Keeping designations up to date.

Planning checklists

Practical steps and common mistakes.

Join our circle

If you share our wish to plan ahead and protect the people you love, you're welcome. Creating an account is free and takes a minute — just confirm your email and you're in.

Educational information only. Dost in Need is a circle of friends sharing general information. We are not lawyers or financial advisers, we do not give legal, financial or tax advice, and nothing here creates an attorney-client relationship. Laws differ by state and country — please consult a licensed professional. Read the full disclaimer.