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Clutter happens to anyone. While younger generations are used to storing papers online or on thumb drives, your mom and dad are probably used to saving important papers in filing cabinets. When your parents have pack rat tendencies, getting financial and other important papers can be a challenge.<\/p>\n

May 17th’s National Pack Rat Day is a good time to go through their papers and get organized. Help them figure out what papers are essential and what papers can be shredded and\/or recycled. These tips will get you started.<\/p>\n

Store Income Taxes for Seven Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Income taxes should be stored for seven years. This includes the tax forms and all supporting documents like donation receipts, W-2s, property tax forms, and 1099s. Ideally, your parents want them in a fire-proof locking box or safe.<\/p>\n

Store Property Records Until You Move<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep property records until your mom and dad move. If your parents lived in a home for 50 years, they still want to keep them. This includes things like building permits, blueprints, and any improvements they’ve made over the years.<\/p>\n

If they downsize, they could transfer some of those documents to the new buyer if it’s recommended. Deeds and mortgage paperwork can be shredded once they’ve moved into a new home and a year has passed. This way, if the new buyer questions anything, your mom and dad have proof that permits were acquired or the town\/state said permits were unnecessary.<\/p>\n

Store Bills Until Payment Clears<\/strong><\/p>\n

For things like electricity bills, phone bills, and cable\/internet bills, store copies of them until the payment clears. Once your parents have proof the payment has cleared, you can shred them. If there is a question about a missing payment, your mom or dad can access your bank records online to prove the payment cleared.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons your parents need to stay organized is to prevent oversight when it comes to paying bills. If they’re disorganized and have too much paper clutter, it’s easier to overlook something. Once your parents have their papers thinned out, it’s a good time to hire elderly care.<\/p>\n

A caregiver can help them sort mail, decide what to save and what to recycle, and make sure bills are paid on time. Caregivers help keep clutter from building once you’ve worked with your parents to get their papers sorted and stored properly. Learn more by calling an elderly care agency and asking about services that help with organization.<\/p>\n

If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring Elderly Care in Pinellas Park, FL<\/a>, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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