I have been meaning for some time to write out a list for my DH of who to contact and what to do if I should predecease him. I hope he will do the same for me, as many things are in his name, such as insurances, as, by virtue of his professional status, he had access to certain privileges.
It would be handwritten - definitely not stored on my computer - and in an envelope (sealed).
It would help him (or me) get out thoughts straight in a stressful situation.
Another consideration: should I give a copy to one of the DS in case we die together (plane crash, car accident)?
Perhaps others here on GN might like to take up this idea, too.
So now I'd like to brainstorm (sorry if anyone doesn't like that word) what would be on the list and what should be given priority. What should be included as well as the obvious?
1. Next of kin with phone numbers (these are, of course, programmed into the phone anyway)
2. Bank details with telephone number, account no.
3. Pensions, again with all account nos and contact details.
What would you prioritise after that? I remember my mother dealt with this really well. She also had a list of secondary priority and sat down a few days after DF had died with that and started phoning people like the hairdresser, the girl who used to come and cut his toenails (!). She was a secretary and organisation like that was second nature to her.
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