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Important Legal Documents Checklist
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Important Legal Documents Checklist

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Create a List of All Legal Documents Required
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Collect Personal Identification Documents
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Obtain Previous Years Tax Returns
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Gather Business Registration Documents
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Compile Current and Previous Employment Details
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Gather Insurance Policies
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Collect Investment and Account Information
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Gather Real Estate Documents and Mortgage Information
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Draft a Comprehensive List of Assets and Debts
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Collect Marriage/Divorce Documents
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Gather Any Applicable Adoption or Custody Papers
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Identify and Record Any Outstanding Liabilities
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Check for Wills and Trust Documents
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Gather Any Lawsuit or Legal Dispute Documentation
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Approval: Document Verification by Lawyer
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Make Copies of All Important Legal Documents
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Secure Storage for Original Documents
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Create a Digital Backup of All Documents
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Maintain a Regular Review Schedule for Updating Documents
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Inform Trusted Individual About Document Locations