When a loved one passes away, a particularly difficult moment arrives: deciding what to do with their belongings. Clothes, papers, photographs, and personal items can accumulate for years, and many families feel the need to sort everything out quickly.
However, there are things that shouldn’t be thrown away immediately . Not necessarily because of their sentimental value, but because some documents and objects may be needed to resolve procedures related to inheritances, bank accounts, insurance, properties, or financial benefits…@@@
Before emptying drawers and throwing away papers, pay attention to these four categories.
## 1. Banking and financial documents
Although a bank book, an old statement of account, or a folder full of receipts may seem unnecessary, it can contain important information.
Among the documents that should be reviewed are:
* Bank statements.
* Loan or mortgage information.
* Investment documents.
* Certificates of deposit.
* Credit card information.
* Tax returns.
* Contracts and important payment receipts.
