Living in Hungary
List of Important U.S. Documents and Records
While living overseas, it is generally a good idea to have important documents and/or records at hand in case of an emergency or an evacuation. It is suggested that you keep the following items easily available:
Signed and notarized power of attorney executed by each spouse on behalf of the other spouse;
Joint checking account;
Current copy of will(s);
List of family members' Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, insurance policies, passport numbers along with the dates of issuance;
Medical records, prescriptions needed by family members, immunization records, eyeglass prescriptions;
Up-to-date household inventory;
Prior tax year records and other records necessary for filing the current year;
List of credit card numbers (separate cards for each spouse is also a good idea);
Copies of Birth and Marriage Certificates and Passport biographical page;
Employment records, resumes, and letters of recommendation;
Children's school records;
List of doctors, dentists, lawyers and other professional providers of services;
Mortgage records, deeds, bonds, etc.;
Updated address books, both business and personal;
Travelers' checks, bank books, checkbooks, cash--both local and U.S.; and
List of assets and liabilities.
Last updated: 08/12/2005