Tuesday, July 7, 2009

How do I keep important documents safe?

This is one of the best lists I've seen. Think about purchasing a safety deposit boxe or a fire safe box for storage. If it's a safety deposit box, getting access to important papers might be difficult, so make sure you know in advance who will be able to have access. Different states have different laws on who can access the box when you die. Make sure if you give someone a key to your safe deposit box they are on the bank contract.
• Adoption Papers
• Automobile title(s)
• Bank account numbers and contact information
• Baptismal and other Religious Certificates
• Birth certificates
• Cemetery Deed
• Child Custody Agreements or Parenting Plans
• Citizenship papers
• Collectibles that are valuable
• Credit card account numbers
• Death certificates
• Diplomas
• Divorce decree
• Employee Benefit Records
• Family historical information
• Household inventory and appraisals
• Important contracts
• Immunization Records
• Insurance policy names and numbers
• Investment certificates
• Jewelry and jewelry appraisals
• Leases
• Marriage certificate
• Medals
• Military records
• Mortgage
• Naturalization Certificates
• Negatives of important photos
• Patents and copyrights
• Photos of Possessions
• Rare Stamps and Coins
• Real Estate Deeds
• Retirement plan information
• Stock and bond certificates
• Veteran’s Papers

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