About Us

Home » Our Story

Our Mission

At RIPVault™, our mission is to empower individuals and families to take control of their personal and financial lives through efficient organization and preparedness. We understand that life can be unpredictable, and being well-prepared can make all the difference during critical moments.

Meet the RIPVault™ Team

Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping others protect their assets, secure their information, and provide peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones. With extensive experience in finance, estate planning, and organization, we have developed the RIPVault™ as a comprehensive solution to simplify the process of managing important documents and information.

Explore the Features and Benefits

We invite you to explore our website, learn more about the features and benefits of the RIPVault™, and discover how it can make a difference in your life. Don’t wait until it’s too late – be proactive, get organized, and ensure that your loved ones have the resources they need in times of need.

security

preparedness

organization

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our team.

We look forward to serving you and helping you achieve peace of mind through efficient organization and preparedness.

Sincerely, The RIPVault™ Team

Our Story

Hi! I’m Maria – a teacher, real estate agent, and mom in beautiful Littleton, Colorado.

In 2021, my dad passed away and my brothers and I headed to his home in upstate NY. We not only had to notify his loved ones, plan a funeral, and write an obituary; we had to figure out what to do with all of his possessions and open up his estate with the local probate court. We had no idea how to do any of this!

How the First RIPVault Was Born

Luckily, we found that he had a will, that helped us a little. So did clerk Sally at the county probate court – we made friends with her fast. But then we learned that a will is just one small component of an estate.

In order to manage and close bank accounts and investments, we had to find them all, leaving us digging through his phone, his laptop, cardboard boxes, file cabinets, drawers, and closets of his home to find statements and bank/credit cards.

We spent hours at my brother’s kitchen table guessing passwords. Then we had to find the physical stuff. We hunted for a camper in Florida (his friend said “just find Susie at the campground, she knows where it is!”). We looked for the boat in New Jersey (“ask Bob, we think he owns half!”). We found a golf cart and a snowmobile trailer too, but no keys for either!

After realizing the mound on the table was only growing by the day, we headed to the local office store to set up a box for all of the keys, paperwork, important documents, and cards that we kept finding.

We created a system for what we collected (checklists for what we’d find, then checklists for what we had to do with it) and this helped us work our way through probate.

That was how the first ever RIPVault was born! And it was too good not to share with the rest of the world. We hope it helps make this process easier for other families. It’s hard enough to lose a loved one – no one should have to worry about the scavenger hunt. We’ve done all of the work for you – you just fill up the box.

We’re so glad you found us, and hope you love your RIPVault!