Documents Your Family Needs

Article by BPBS attorney Joseph Jaap, 513 533-2037

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Relieve your family of the inconvenience of searching for your records if the need arises unexpectedly. These are the documents they should be able to find easily:

Wills and Trusts
Living Will, Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions
Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, and Military Discharge Records
Deeds to Real Estate
Mortgages, Promissory Notes, and Loan Agreements
Registrations and Titles
Financial Accounts
Retirement Accounts
Credit Cards
Insurance Policies
Safety Deposit Box
Combinations and Passwords
Tax Records
Business Records
Final Arrangements

Life can be complicated. Others may depend on you. Take a few moments to review this list with your loved ones. If you need any help in making changes to any of these documents, contact your attorney, or call any of us here at BPBS if you have questions.

Click here to read more about each of these important documents.