RECORD THE LIFE ESSENTIALS
Keeping family records organized and up to date is a challenge we all face. However bothersome it may seem now, it's an essential part of life- the need to easily locate imprtant records and information should a family member die or become disabled. Journaling your information can make this task much easier for you.
Catagories of Information:
1. Family Essentials
2. Final Arrangements
3. Safe Deposit Box Inventory
4. Contacts
5. Budgeting
Personal Documents
Paperwork that legally documents your personal history may be needed to apply for benefits and/or carry out legal instructions.
If you already have copies of these documents, be sure to store them in a safe location. Since safe deposit boxes may be sealed until after the owner's funeral, be cautious of what you put into them. Health care directives, instructions regarding disposition of remains and wills are best left with you lawyer or in a lockbox at home, not in a safe deposit box.
If you do not have copies of these documents, request them now so they will be on hand.
