Managing Your Travel Estate & Designing Your Legacy

 Airline miles and hotel points are often forfeited at death unless specific documentation is provided. Policies vary widely, so the safest approach is to:

• Document account numbers and balances
• Store login locations
• Use your points for meaningful experiences

 Your passport is one of the most important documents in your travel estate. Record:

• Passport number
• Issue and expiration dates
• Physical location
• A color copy stored separately
• Emergency contact inside the passport

If a traveler dies abroad, the passport must be surrendered to the U.S. Embassy for repatriation.

 Most families don’t know a policy exists until they need it. Document:

• Policy name and number
• 24‑hour emergency line
• Coverage limits
• Whether medical evacuation and repatriation are included

Repatriation alone can cost $2,000–$10,000+ without coverage.

 If you were unconscious in a foreign hospital, providers would need:

• Medications and dosages
• Allergies
• Chronic conditions
• Blood type
• Emergency contacts
• Health insurance details

Create a laminated medical summary card and carry it on every trip.

 Airlines, hotels, and cruise lines have bereavement policies — but your family needs booking numbers to act.

Keep a simple Current Trips document with:

• Confirmation numbers
• Contact information
• Deposit details
• Key phone numbers