IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENTS It is important for you to have in your possession certain documents and family records. Should an emergency arise, you may need some or all of these documents. Some of the documents listed below may be needed, even when an emergency does not exist. Using this information gather these documents now and put them in a special container or a safe place so you and your spouse (or someone outside of your household) knows where they are. A fireproof safe/container is ideal. These documents should be available to the spouse in the absence of the military member. Marriage Certificate Birth Certificate for all family members Social Security Numbers for each family member Shot records, up to date, of all family members…to include pets. Adoption papers (If any). Passports (if any). All government and civilian life insurance policies or a list of companies, policy numbers, types of insurance, local or out of town addresses--include each company's number when possible. LES (Leave and Earning Statement) for past three months. Power of Attorney (General or Special). Updated will, advance directives, living will, durable power of attorney. Nine copies of spouse's TDY and/or PCS orders (if moving). Current addresses and telephone numbers for all members of your immediate family. All emergency telephone numbers for supporting agencies. List of credit cards and account numbers. List of stocks and bonds that you own. Court orders relating to divorce, child support, or child custody. Real estate documents (rent, mortgage, deeds) Copies of any installment contracts. Bill of sale or title for each motor vehicle owned. ID cards (Signed DD1172, check expirations for dependants). List of bank accounts (savings, checking, loans). Tax records. Copies of Federal and State for past six years. Documents relating to bankruptcies. Recent photographs for family members. Military and other employment records.
Army Reserve Family Readiness Education for Deployment Legal 03-06
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