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Episode Notes
“This project feels like my dad is still with me. It’s something he’d be proud of.”
In this episode of Buried in Work, founder Adam Zuckerman steps out from behind the mic and into the guest seat, interviewed by longtime friend and co-host of the Buried in Work Podcast, Jared Rizzi.
What unfolds is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the heartbreak of losing Adam’s father and the unexpected birth of a mission-driven company now helping thousands simplify estate planning, navigate end-of-life logistics, and leave a meaningful legacy.
From the early days of grief to the creation of tools like the CLEAR Kit, conversational games, and a growing national community, Adam shares how a personal story sparked something bigger... the creation of Buried in Work. If you’ve ever put off planning for what happens after death, this episode will push you to think differently and make it easier to take the first step.
Key Takeaways
- Grief stays with you: Building something with purpose can help carry it.
- Estate planning is about life: It brings clarity, peace of mind, and shows love.
- Everyone has an estate: It’s not about how much you own, it’s about what matters most.
- Buried in Work began with a spreadsheet: Now it's a support system for thousands.
- Start today: Your future self, and your family, will be glad you did.
About Adam Zuckerman
Adam Zuckerman is the founder of Buried in Work, a platform created to make estate planning and end-of-life tasks easier for real people. It started with a spreadsheet during a tough season when his dad got sick, and it has grown into a national resource helping thousands of families get organized, plan ahead, and breathe a little easier.
An attorney and MBA with a background in tech and innovation, Adam has a heart for service and a mild obsession with systems. He brings personal experience and practical tools to a part of life most people would rather avoid. To him, legacy isn’t about how much you leave behind, but how well you prepare the people you love.
Through the Buried in Work podcast, the CLEAR Kit, financial literacy courses, and growing charitable projects, Adam is helping shift how we talk about death, grief, and planning. He’s making it more honest, more human, and a whole lot easier.
When he’s not building tools to help families get their lives in order, Adam is usually with his wife Gina, working on another spreadsheet, or being interrupted on Zoom by his dog and Buried in Work's Director of Barketing, Zeke.
