I'm a digital clutter coach, but my work hit close to home when my dad died. I was glad I'd taken these steps ahead of time.
Briefly

Digital organization proved invaluable during a family crisis. With a father suffering from Parkinson's disease, proactive measures were taken to gather and store critical documents in a digital format. Financial statements, wills, and health directives were organized and securely saved in Dropbox for easy access. The phone served as a multi-purpose tool, aiding in scanning and faxing documents amidst a challenging period after the father's death. This preparation eased processes during difficulty, emphasizing the importance of digital organization for families in crisis.
Saving his logins, organizing a Dropbox, and keeping his phone active helped during a tough time.
I got a clear picture of his assets and organized his documents digitally.
I worked with him and my mom to gather all of the financial statements, wills, powers of attorney, insurance policies, and health directives.
I used my phone as a scanner and a fax machine for signing documents and faxing death certificates.
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