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