Don't | Leave Home

: Keep birth/death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, Social Security cards, and passports in a secure fire-safe bag or safe.

: Maintenance of current medical records for each family member is helpful for quick reference. What to Shred or Toss Don't Leave Home

: Official ownership documents like titles, deeds, and wills. : Keep birth/death certificates

A lot of paper enters our homes only to become "delayed decisions". To stop the piles from growing, immediately toss or shred: Social Security cards