These documents can help family members or those responsible for the estate to identify **assets, debts, and outstanding obligations**.
It is also possible that there are accounts or investments that other family members were unaware of.
For this reason, before destroying financial documents, it is advisable to classify them and consult with the relevant professional if there is any doubt about their importance.
## 2. Insurance policies and work-related documents
This is one of the categories that can have the greatest economic consequences.
A person may have taken out a life insurance policy years ago and kept the paperwork in a folder, safe, or drawer. They might also have benefits provided by their employer, professional union, pension fund, or another institution.
Search for documents related to:
* Life insurance.
* Accident insurance.
* Retirement or pension plans.
* Employee benefits.
* Retirement funds.
* Outstanding compensation.
* Beneficiary information.
