About Buried in Work
Founded by an estate attorney who lived it firsthand, Buried in Work provides comprehensive resources and tools for estate planning and end-of-life management to simplify these processes for individuals, families, and businesses.
“I built Buried in Work so no one else has to start from scratch like I did.”
Founder, Buried in Work™
Our Origin Story
Buried in Work was born from a deeply personal experience.
In 2023, our founder Adam Zuckerman became the executor of his father Andrew’s estate. As an estate attorney with a JD/MBA, Adam thought he was prepared. He wasn’t. The experience was overwhelming, emotional, and full of hidden hurdles—even for someone who had spent years working in the field.
Managing documents, deadlines, decisions, and family logistics all at once made one thing painfully clear: most people go through this without a guide. No checklist. No context. No plan. Just grief and paperwork.
Adam realized that what his family needed—and what millions of other families need—isn’t just a will. It’s a way through.
So he built what they didn’t have: a single place for clear, compassionate tools that help people take action before and after a loss. A place where stories matter, where planning feels human, and where no one has to start from scratch.
That place is Buried in Work.
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Below you’ll find quick explanations about who we are, what we do, and how Buried in Work can support you or your organization.
Yes. We offer sponsorship and collaboration opportunities for select Information Hubs. Any sponsor or partner must be relevant to the topic and aligned with our mission to provide trustworthy, helpful guidance. Sponsorship may include logo placement, a short message, and a link to your website. To explore current opportunities, reach out and let us know which topic you’re interested in supporting. Contact us to explore opportunities.
Yes. If there is a topic you think we should cover, we would love to hear from you. Whether it’s a gap you’ve noticed or something people ask about often, your input helps us build the most relevant and helpful resources. Use the contact form to share your idea.
Information Hubs are deep-dive pages that break down important topics related to estate planning, caregiving, end-of-life decisions, grief, and legacy. Each hub includes expert guidance, curated articles, relevant checklists, and helpful tools. They are designed to simplify complex issues and help people take confident next steps, whether planning ahead or navigating a recent loss.
At this time, we are not offering payment for guest contributions. However, we do provide visibility, backlinks, and social media promotion to help amplify your work. Paid partnerships may be available for larger collaborations.
Absolutely. We’re happy to include a short bio and link back to your site, service, or organization. You’ll also receive a contributor badge you can share on your website or social media to let people know you’re part of the Buried in Work community.
Potentially, yes. We review and lightly edit submissions for clarity, tone, formatting, and SEO. We’ll never make major changes without checking in with you first. Our goal is to help your voice shine while making it easy for readers to connect.
We’re especially interested in articles, personal essays, how-to guides, and expert insights related to estate planning, caregiving, grief, legacy, and aging. Content should be informative, compassionate, and aligned with our mission to make hard conversations easier.
Yes. We welcome thoughtful contributions from professionals, storytellers, and subject-matter experts across the aging, grief, estate, and end-of-life space. Whether it’s a personal story, practical guide, or professional insight, your voice can help others feel less alone. To pitch an idea or submit content, reach out through our contact form and let us know what you’re thinking.
If you have questions, issues, or just want to talk through the best setup, reach out through our contact form. We’re here to help.
Yes. Once your listing is claimed or created, you can log in anytime to update your profile, images, services, and contact details.
All claimed listings are reviewed by a member of the Buried in Work team. Most are approved and live within 1 to 2 business days.
Yes. Many providers serve multiple needs, so we allow you to appear in more than one directory or category if your services apply.
Click “Add a Listing,” select your listing type, fill out the form, and submit. You can upload images, write a description, and select service categories that apply.
Search for your name, business, or organization in the directory. If you find your listing, click “Claim this listing” and follow the steps to verify ownership. Once verified, you can manage it from your dashboard.
Claimed Basic Listings are free. Premium Listings cost $25 per year and are purchased in two-year increments.
There are three listing types:
- Basic (Unclaimed): Auto-generated listings based on public data. Not editable until claimed.
- Basic (Claimed): Free to claim. Lets you edit your contact info, description, and images.
- Premium: Paid listing with higher visibility, advanced customization, and extra features like photos, social media links, and contact forms.
The Buried in Work Directories are curated, searchable listings of professionals and organizations across the estate planning, end-of-life, and transition space. From attorneys to hospice providers, financial advisors to grief counselors, our directories help people find the right support at the right time. More importantly, they connect seamlessly with our larger ecosystem of planning tools, checklists, games, and educational resources.
Our directories help people find trusted providers in end-of-life planning, grief support, estate services, caregiving, and more. Whether you’re looking for a hospice, an estate cleanout service, a financial advisor, or a personal historian, our directories connect you with mission-aligned professionals and organizations across the country.
Each job listing includes application instructions set by the employer. When someone clicks “Apply,” they’ll either be directed to an external application link or prompted to send an email with their materials. It’s up to the employer which method they prefer.
Listings stay live for 30 days by default. You can log in to renew, edit, or remove your listing at any time.
Yes. You can filter job listings by location, employment type, industry, and more. We make it easy to find the right role… or the right hire.
You can list full-time, part-time, contract, freelance, fellowship, and internship positions. If your opportunity supports people through aging, grief, or planning for the future, we want to see it.
Posting a job is free. However, we kindly ask that organizations either claim a paid directory listing or make a contribution to Buried in Work Charitable to help keep this resource sustainable. Your support allows us to continue connecting people with meaningful work during life’s most challenging moments.
Yes. You’ll need a free account to post and manage job listings. This lets you return anytime to update or remove your listing and keeps our board clean and credible.
Yes. If you’re hiring for a role that fits our mission, you can post directly to the board. Just create an account, fill in the details, and submit your listing for review.
This board is for people who want meaningful work that makes a difference. Whether you’re new to the workforce, making a mid-career shift, or bringing deep expertise to a mission-driven role. It’s also for employers looking to reach purpose-driven talent.
We feature jobs in aging, grief support, estate planning, end-of-life care, hospice, funeral services, legacy storytelling, and related fields. If it helps people navigate life’s hardest moments, it likely belongs here.
Yes. You’ll need to create a free account to submit an event to the Community Calendar. This helps us keep listings organized and makes it easier for you to manage, edit, or update your event later. Requiring an account helps us prevent spam, keep the calendar accurate, and give you more control. With an account, you can log in anytime to edit or cancel your event without needing to contact us. It also helps us keep the platform secure and organized for everyone.
Yes. You can search by keyword, location, or topic to find exactly what you’re looking for—virtual or in-person.
The calendar is for anyone navigating aging, caregiving, grief, or legacy. This includes individuals, families, and professionals. Events are designed to support both personal and professional needs. You can filter by topic, audience, and format to find what’s most relevant to you. The goal is to connect people with resources, insight, and community when they need it most.
No, listing is free.
Yes! If your event aligns with our mission, you can submit it for free through our form. Include the title, date, time, location, and a short description.
We feature events related to aging, grief support, end-of-life planning, estate organization, caregiving, hospice and palliative care, and legacy storytelling. Think workshops, webinars, panel discussions, grief groups, and community gatherings.
We’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch from our Contact page.
No, Buried in Work will not help draft a will or set up a trust. Given the intricacies of your specific situation, we want to help you gather all of the information needed to create these documents, and you can choose to do so on your own or with the help of a professional.
We believe that comprehensive estate planning is far more than creating a will or trust. Instead, it’s a wholistic process of organizing your affairs to simplify the work associated with when someone dies and the transition of an estate.
This includes organizing all of the information that someone may need to help you throughout the process, including end-of-life decisions, funeral planning, estate transition and more.
We operate out of Potomac, Maryland, but have contributors all over the country.
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Buried in Work is for anyone who wants to organize their affairs and make the process related to death and estate transition as easy as possible. We recommend that everyone over the age of 18 has an CLEAR Kit. That said, its importance increases as you age and have experience life changes (such as getting married or having a child).
Vision
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To be the premier authority in simplifying estate planning and transitions, creating a future where these processes are stress-free and accessible for all.
Mission
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To simplify the burden surrounding estate planning, when someone dies, estate transition, and probate.
Values
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Empowerment: To empower individuals and families with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to take control of their estate planning and transition processes.
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Simplicity: To prioritize simplicity and user-friendliness in all aspects of our services, ensuring that estate planning and transitions are straightforward and understandable.
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Integrity: To uphold the highest standards of integrity and trustworthiness, ensuring that our solutions are reliable and that we act in the best interests of our clients and their legacies.
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10,000 older adults turn 65 every day in the US.
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The worldwide demographic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the age composition of the population. In 2017, there were 962 million individuals worldwide who were 60 years old or older. This figure is expected to increase dramatically, reaching approximately 2.1 billion by the year 2050, effectively doubling the older population.
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Similarly, in the United States, the population of older adults is anticipated to double by the year 2030.
Our resources are designed for individuals, families, friends, service providers, and businesses looking for effective estate planning and end-of-life management solutions.
We offer a range of products, including DIY tools, guided assistance resources, educational games, and comprehensive guides for estate planning and end-of-life preparations.
Simply visit our website, choose the category that best fits your needs (individual, family, friend, service provider, or business), and explore our available products and services.
Buried in Work combines comprehensive resources, user-friendly tools, and a supportive approach to simplify complex processes and provide insightful guidance.
In Memory of Andrew Zuckerman
1949-2023
On August 30, 2023, Andrew Zuckerman of Potomac, Maryland passed away after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in New York on Oct. 9, 1949, and graduated from SUNY Cortland, where he met his beloved wife and best friend, Joan, to whom he was married for almost 52 years. Andrew received his law degree from Samford University.
At the IRS for more than 20 years, Andy held many positions as one of the country’s leading pension plan specialists. A member of the federal government’s Senior Executive Service, Andy served in many roles throughout his career. They include director of rulings & agreements in the Employee Plans division, and director of the Federal, State and Local Governments division in the Tax Exempt and Government Entities division. He was a loaned executive in support of the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area.
He is the beloved husband of Joan Zuckerman. Devoted father of Julie (Noah) Tepperman, Laurie (Joshua) Beck and Adam (Gina) Zuckerman. Brother of Roy Zuckerman (Edith Fehrenbacher) and cherished grandfather of Alex, Sammy, Lily and Benjamin. The family is grateful for the exceptional care received from the leukemia division of Johns Hopkins Cancer Center.
Andrew’s legacy of service, integrity, and family lives on through the work of Buried in Work.