The story behind MaeDay
MaeDay started with one family trying to find the map.
My mom handled much of the financial side of their household. After she suffered a stroke, my family was focused on being there for her, supporting my dad, and helping each other through an incredibly difficult time. At the same time, I found myself helping my dad piece together the everyday details that kept their household running: bills, accounts, insurance, important documents, due dates, and who to call.
None of it was unusual. That was the point. Most families have the information somewhere. Some of it lives in paper folders, some in email, some in phone notes, some in memory, and some in that one drawer everyone hopes has the answer.
But when life changes suddenly, "somewhere" is not enough.
As I helped my dad organize everything, my wife looked at me and said, "You should write all of this down. If something happened to you, I'd have to figure it out too."
She was right.
That's when I realized this wasn't just our family's problem. It was a problem many families would eventually face.
I started building MaeDay so families wouldn't have to piece together the household map during one of the hardest moments of their lives. It isn't about passwords or giving someone access to your money. It's about leaving behind enough context so the people you trust know what exists, what is due, how it's handled, and where to start.
The name MaeDay comes from my mom's middle name, Mae. It's a small tribute to the person whose experience inspired me to build something I hope helps other families.