@theverdictissin: SAVE THIS: 15 DOCUMENTS EVERY ADULT SHOULD HAVE ORGANIZED 1. Last Will & Testament Who receives your property and, when applicable, who handles your estate and cares for minor children. 2. Healthcare Proxy / Medical Power of Attorney Names the person authorized to make healthcare decisions if you can’t. 3. Durable Financial Power of Attorney Allows someone you choose to handle specified financial/legal matters if needed. 4. Advance Directive / Living Will Records your wishes regarding certain medical treatment and end-of-life care. 5. Life Insurance Policies Keep insurer, policy number, coverage information and beneficiary details accessible to the appropriate person. 6. Retirement & Investment Account Information 401(k), IRA, pension, brokerage and other investment accounts. 7. Beneficiary Designations Review beneficiaries on retirement accounts, life insurance and other accounts that permit beneficiary designations. 8. Property Deeds & Real-Estate Documents Deeds, mortgage information, trust documents and important property records. 9. Vehicle Titles & Loan Information Titles, registrations and financing information. 10. Bank & Credit Account Information A secure inventory of financial institutions and account types. Don’t leave passwords or PINs on an unsecured list. 11. Insurance Information Home/renters, auto, health, umbrella, long-term-care and other applicable coverage. 12. Birth, Marriage & Divorce Records Birth certificates, marriage certificate and divorce/court documents when applicable. 13. Social Security, Passport & Identification Records Know where originals are stored securely and keep appropriate backup information. 14. Tax Records Recent returns plus supporting records you’re required or advised to retain. 15. Digital Estate & Important Contacts Plan Instructions for accessing/managing important digital property plus contact information for your attorney, financial professional, insurance agent, executor and other key people. THE MOST IMPORTANT PART Your family should know WHERE these documents are and WHO to contact. Consider keeping originals in an appropriate secure location, maintaining protected backups where suitable, and giving the right trusted person instructions for accessing them when necessary. Do not put passwords, PINs, Social Security numbers or complete financial-account credentials on an unsecured emergency sheet. THE VERDICT: 10/10 — GET THIS ORGANIZED BEFORE YOU NEED IT Laws and document requirements vary by state, and estate-planning documents may require specific signing, witnessing or notarization procedures.

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