On my website www.deelee.net I have created a worksheet entitled Document Locator so you can easily download it and print it out for reference. Once you have filled it out make copies for anyone that might need to help you.

You could also get out your video camera and walk around the house and do a pictorial inventory. If you have valuables such as jewelry or collectibles you should be itemizing those as well and, of course, keeping them in a safe place. Just remember which safe place. Be sure all of your special valuables are properly insured.

Store important documents in Ziploc bags!