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Legal & Financial Document Checklist
Collect the following documents and place a check by each one you have. If you are unsure where to obtain them, see the list of sources at the end of this list. These documents will assist if you need to file for government disaster assistance, tax assistance, etc.
Insurance Policies
Call the claims numbers on your insurance policies to verify that the policy numbers are correct. Review your coverage to be sure that they it is adequate for your current circumstances.
Property Insuranc
Rental Insurance
Auto Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Other
Financial Information
Bank/Credit Union Statements
Credit/Debit Card Statements
Retirement Accounts (401K, TSP, IRA)
Investment Accounts (Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds)
Tax Information
Tax returns from the previous year may be required to apply for new loans and to verify qualification for incomebased assistance.
Previous Year’s Tax Returns
Property Tax Statement
Personal Property Tax (i.e. Car Tax)
Sources of Income/Assets
Recent Pay Stubs for All Sources of Income
Government Benefits (e.g. Social Security, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families,
Veterans’)
Alimony Income
Child Support Income
Professional Appraisals of Personal Property
Rewards Accounts (e.g., Frequent Flyer Programs, Hotel Rewards)
This creates a private checklist in your account.