Everything My Family Needs to Know... and, where to find it
Everything My Family Needs to Know... and, where to find it.
T ABLE O F C ONTENTS Organizing My Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
ORGANIZING MY AFFAIRS When I was thinking about my own mortality, I thought it is never too soon to take charge of matters that are still within my control. Perhaps this booklet will inspire those who use it to create one as a gift for their loved ones. This workbook was designed so that I could record important personal and financial information that my survivors may need upon my death. Due to possible limited access to my safe deposit box in time of need, in addition to storing a copy of this information there, I may keep a copy in a safe location known by at least two other family members or close friends.
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS My survivors or executor(s) may need the following information upon my death. Updated as of:
Description
Location of Information/Documents
Social Security number Driver’s license number Birth certificate / adoption papers Marriage license and certificate Divorce / separation papers Military Statement of Service (DD Form 214) / retirement orders / last active duty pay statement / first retired pay statement / VA disability Tax records for current and past years. Include copies of any gift or estate tax returns filed over the last 3 years. Passport number Tax identification numbers of Trusts Appraisals for valuables such as jewelry, furs and antiques Prepaid funeral arrangement paperwork Citizenship papers Other
Name: Address: Phone: Type of Plan: Account Number: Name: Address: Phone: Type of Plan: Account Number: Name: Address: Phone: Type of Plan: Account Number: Name: Address: Phone: Type of Plan: Account Number:
Names & phone numbers of those who may want my pet(s). Secret hiding places for selected items. Security system company: name, phone and codes Locations of spare keys to home, vehicle, safe deposit box, garage, etc. Name and phone of any one or service provider who has keys Codes to combination locks Location of my address book(s) Location of rented storage units and key or code Names and contact information for services such as pest control, pool, lawn, etc. Other Other