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
- Membership by invitation
- Not a business · No advertising
How our circle works
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 storyProtect 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.
A private circle, by invitation
Dost in Need is not open for public sign-up. From time to time we invite other trusted friends who share the same interests and concerns. If you know one of us, please speak to them — or send us a note.
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.