<p>I’ve been reading this thread and doing quite a bit of thinking. My in-laws are becoming increasingly frail and I’m sure they are going to need extra care very soon. I think the notebook idea mentioned earlier is a good idea and I’d like to start one for both my parents and in-laws. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far to include…DH and I will need to start collecting this information soon. Any additions and suggestions are welcome.</p>
<p>Social Security Numbers
Medicare information
Medicare supplement information
Prescriptions
Medical history</p>
<p>Banking accounts
Credit cards
Safety deposit box- where? Where is key?
Investments
Pension
Tax information</p>
<p>Insurance information
Agent
Car, home, life, other policies
Policy numbers</p>
<p>Doctors and dentist- names and phone numbers</p>
<p>Power of Attorney
Will
Living Will</p>
<p>Phone numbers of friends, neighbors, relatives</p>
<p>Funeral arrangements
Church, funeral home
Cemetery plot, headstone
Hymns, readings, clothing
Write obituary
Picture</p>
<p>Possessions….leave what to who? I know this should be in the will, but something informal would at least be a start.</p>