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Collecting the papers on this Vital Document Checklist will give you peace of mind.
The stress of trying to collect all the details of your life or the life of a loved one during difficult times can greatly compound the challenges for a family. Keeping good records helps make this overwhelming task more bearable.

These documents should be kept in your Vital File and a loved one should have access to them in an emergency, so don't forget to write your letter of instruction.

This file was updated on August 28th, 2012 to be more consistent with my book in the works. You will hear more on my home filing system book in the coming months. In the meantime,  I would love your feedback on this checklist. Was anything overlooked? Do you have any additional concerns? Have your personal experiences given you any insights you could share with others regarding keeping vital documents? Please share.