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Guidance on how to properly care for your loved ones as they navigate through the aging process

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:

birth certificate
marriage certificate
divorce decree
citizenship papers
death certificate of a spouse or parent
power(s) of attorney
deeds to property
deeds to cemetery plots
military discharge papers
insurance policies
pension benefits

Organize these documents into files that are easy to navigate.

Below you can find other legal checklist items for family caregivers:

A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #1: Have the right documents

A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #2: Make a family plan

A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #4: Explore potential financial help

A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals

A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #6: Think beyond your loved one

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A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #3: Organize important papers

Caregiving Tips

Guidance on how to properly care for your loved ones as they navigate through the aging process