​Don't Throw These Away! | Best Independent Living Salina

Decluttering or spring cleaning can be wonderful experiences, giving us new space and atmosphere to enjoy. But there are some things that just shouldn't be thrown out. In fact, keeping them all together in a safe space is a good idea.
 
Be sure that you and your heirs can find:

• Durable Powers of Attorney

Some of these forms are to designate someone who can give instructions about your healthcare when you are not able, and others are to authorize an agent for your financial affairs.

• HIPAA Release

This document empowers people of your choice to be able to access your medical records or to get information from your health care providers.

• Last Will & Testament

Be sure that this is up-to-date and really reflects your wishes. Be certain that the designated executor is still willing and able to serve in this capacity.

• Living Will

The Living Will expresses your desires for medical or end-of-life treatment when you can no longer express them yourself.

• Insurance policies

Having these all together keeps your heirs from missing out on the benefits you have provided for them.

• Birth certificate, marriage licenses, divorce decrees

Your family may need some or all of these when helping you with legal matters.
 
Talk with one or more of your heirs about these papers, where you keep them, and what your plans are. Documents are no help if your assistants can't find them, and your wishes may be disregarded without them.
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
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