Design X Social ’22
Thereafter – Pre and Post Death Planning Solution
Project Summary
Problem Identified
Given the unprecedented nature of death, many Indian families find themselves unprepared to deal with the post-death legal procedures owing to poor estate planning. Not having access to the right documentation and credentials plunges families into internal conflict and an uphill battle with bureaucracy while being in a state of extreme grief.
Design Innovation
Thereafter is a responsive web application that helps families deal with the death of a loved one by improving the death preparedness of the family. It prompts users to create a legal will and store all important documents and credentials in one place securely. Furthermore, it provides legal consultancy services and even therapy sessions for emotional support. It is truly a holistic platform that acts as a touchpoint for all legal processes pertaining to death and reduces the back and forth when it comes to bureaucratic processes.
Impact On The Society
A family that is left with well-ordered documents, a legal will, and required credentials will be much better suited to transition into a life without a loved one. Saving time and money by avoiding both legal disputes as well as the bureaucracy of financial and government institutions. It furthermore eases the burden on the system and improves coordination amongst internal bodies. It reduces the stress on the bereaved family and helps in the closure of financial accounts and utilities at the earliest.
Project Presentation
Project Team

Sneha Tamhankar
MIT Institute of Design
India

Simran Thadani
MIT Institute of Design
India

Anushka Sundaresh
MIT Institute of Design
India

Aman Aga
MIT Institute of Design
India

Ashley Lobo
MIT Institute of Design
India
Project Mentor
