It was designed to provide a helpful checklist of important documents, their whereabouts, in addition to other detailed information. It also was imperative that computer hackers would not be able to access your information, that will surely be useful and much needed by your heirs at some future time.
With an aim that one's personal wishes and desires will be fulfilled without any unnecessary emotional stress and that financial difficulties could be avoided.
The FAMILY RECORD deals with that one inevitable reality of life. We never know exactly when it will occur. The family is assured it will not be left in shock or turmoil in the event of an untimely death or when a serious health emergency occurs. During this period in our lifetime we need and require answers to our needs, in order to make proper decisions.
Consistent entering of changing events regarding personal and financial interests will provide a priceless, instant reference for your loved ones who will need this information in the future.
We strongly urge that you keep The FAMILY RECORD in a safe, but, accessible location, also, allow someone in the family to know where the FAMILY RECORD is readily available when it will be needed.
Your completion of this FAMILY RECORD shows your kindnness, thoughtfulness and caring to those you love and cherish very much.
A Family's Tragedy leads to "ANSWERS" . . . Seems Morbid But It's Vital!
We cannot fill the void created by the loss of a loved one, but we can preserve those memories. We do not realize the value of what is lost until it's gone forever. When we lose a loved one, we remember the love we shared and perhaps our last words, but without a proper record or a plan what legacy do we leave.
Heirs, survivors ask many questions, they seek, want and need answers. Ultimately, the most important ANSWERS needed when a serious illness or an untimely death occurs are about finances, property, insurances, medical and burial arrangements.
Illness or death is something most of us do not want to think about or even discuss, much less plan for. Many people keep important information in their heads and end up taking this information with them to the grave. This is reason enough to prepare for the inevitable before it occurs.
We do, however, make plans to get married, to have babies and to own our home. Why not also plan to prepare for that inevitable time in our life time when a serious illness or an untimely death occurs.
Statistics show us that, we do not plan to FAIL, however, we do FAIL to plan for emergencies.
One thing each of us, young or old, can do to plan for the future, is to get our financial and personal records in order. These records can be useful for budgeting, income, for making investments, or for retirement and estate planning.
Relatives and friends sometimes must help older people manage their legal or financial affairs temporarily or even gradually assume these responsibilities. Often the person who provides care has little knowledge of vital information and records. If papers and documents are in order the task is much simpler.
Having this information available can help you plan for any change in your later years such as retirement, a move, a death or serious illness in your family may help you and your heirs make wise decisions.
Although each situation is different, the FAMILY RECORD may help most people begin creating a financial and personal record.
