https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-3-Organize-important/m-p/2377574#M137 <P>Most people don't realize how many legal documents they already have, or how many they will need for matters that arise. Important ones include:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <UL> <LI>birth certificate</LI> <LI>marriage certificate</LI> <LI>divorce decree</LI> <LI>citizenship papers</LI> <LI>death certificate of a spouse or parent</LI> <LI>power(s) of attorney</LI> <LI>deeds to property</LI> <LI>deeds to cemetery plots</LI> <LI>military discharge papers</LI> <LI>insurance policies</LI> <LI>pension benefits</LI> </UL> <P>Organize these documents into files that are easy to navigate.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>Below you can find other legal checklist items for family caregivers:</STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-1-Have-the-right/m-p/2369576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #1: Have the right documents</A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-2-Make-a-family-plan/m-p/2372547" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #2: Make a family plan</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-4-Explore-potential/m-p/2381025" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #4: Explore potential financial help</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-5-Look-for-tax-breaks/m-p/2383207" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-6-Think-beyond-your/m-p/2386150" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #6: Think beyond your loved one</SPAN></A></P> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:41:06 GMT AARPMichaelP 2021-02-17T18:41:06Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-3-Organize-important/m-p/2377574#M137 <P>Most people don't realize how many legal documents they already have, or how many they will need for matters that arise. Important ones include:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <UL> <LI>birth certificate</LI> <LI>marriage certificate</LI> <LI>divorce decree</LI> <LI>citizenship papers</LI> <LI>death certificate of a spouse or parent</LI> <LI>power(s) of attorney</LI> <LI>deeds to property</LI> <LI>deeds to cemetery plots</LI> <LI>military discharge papers</LI> <LI>insurance policies</LI> <LI>pension benefits</LI> </UL> <P>Organize these documents into files that are easy to navigate.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>Below you can find other legal checklist items for family caregivers:</STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-1-Have-the-right/m-p/2369576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #1: Have the right documents</A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-2-Make-a-family-plan/m-p/2372547" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #2: Make a family plan</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-4-Explore-potential/m-p/2381025" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #4: Explore potential financial help</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-5-Look-for-tax-breaks/m-p/2383207" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals</SPAN></A></P> <P><A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-6-Think-beyond-your/m-p/2386150" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #6: Think beyond your loved one</SPAN></A></P> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:41:06 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Caregiving-Tip/A-legal-Checklist-for-Family-Caregivers-3-Organize-important/m-p/2377574#M137 AARPMichaelP 2021-02-17T18:41:06Z