If I should die before I wake, what happens to my stuff?

Some suggestions and topics:

Checklists for collecting and maintaining important information:

Make a list of things to do and bills to pay immediately

In those homes where one person “takes care of all the bills and things,” someone else should know how to immediately perform certain duties. This booklet lists some critical tasks to be performed when the designated person is unable to do so.

Immediate/Emergency Notification List

Make a list of everyone you want to be notified in case of emergency or of your death. This booklet lists some suggestions for who should be contacted, and some tips for what information might be useful in this process.

 Family Data
  • Prior Marriages/Partnerships
  • Living children
  • Deceased Children
  • Child Support
  • Little Friends (pets) …
Medical Information
  • Record collection and maintenance
  • Medical providers
  • Procedures
Insurance Information
  • Medical
  • Long Term Health Care
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Disability
  • Life
  • Property and Casualty
  • Annuities
  • Retirement
 Banks and Financial Institution accounts
  • Checking
  • Savings
  • CD
  • Retirement
  • Others
Mortgages
  • Original documents
  • Payment schedules
  • Sources of payments
Property Information
  • Type of ownership
  • Personal
  • Real
Business
  • Nature of organization
  • Primary documents
  • Partners and other participants
Funeral Arrangements
  • A checklist and some suggestions for making final arrangements.