Hurricane Estate Planning 101

Hurricane estate planning in a pinch might mean expeditiously:

  • Making sure your loved ones are in a safe place;
  • Addressing care for your pets;
  • Gathering needed medicines and medical supplies;
  • Filling a storage container with drinkable water;
  • Taking exterior photos of your real property;
  • Taking interior photos of your tangible property;
  • Gathering your home computers and power cords;
  • Finding a hard copy of your online usernames and passwords.

Additional Important Documents to Gather

Other important documents to gather in preparation of a hurricane includes:

  • Driver’s License
  • Passports
  • Marriage License
  • Birth Certificates
  • Financial Documents
  • Tax Filings
  • Insurance Records
  • Medical Records
  • Motor Vehicle Titles
  • Real Estate Documents
  • Military Records (DD214)
  • Family Photos
  • Estate Planning Portfolio

Of course, there are many more action items when preparing for a hurricane. That aside, hurricane estate planning strategies is a great opportunity to weigh the pros and cons of storing documents in the Cloud.