[Gordon Booth]

I was talking recently to a lady who had just lost her husband. She had left most things to him and was totally lost as to what to do about pensions, bank accounts, bills-everything. Sorting it all out was going to take her and her family ages!
We're a bit like that so I decided that 'In The Event Of ' me not being able to do these things(for whatever reason, not being morbid!) it would be a good idea if I did a bit of a list of everything involved-Company names(gas/electric etc), account numbers, contact phone numbers,payment details,pension rights,council tax info etc..etc.
It's not like it's not all available if you know where to look(where-ever you keep it-filing cabinet, drawer, cardboard box)-it's just that it is such a big job going through it all to get the info you need. Imagine what a task for partner/children/ friends if they ever have to start from scratch.
You have no idea how long I've spent so far and I haven't finished yet! I'm up to 4 pages and still digging info out.
Simple thing-OK you have a will but does anyone know where it is? Is your copy under the bed, what's the solicitors name for the original? I'll bet even you don't remember!(I must look for ours!)If no one knows it's not much use.
Has anyone else done this or thought about it?
If you haven't surprise yourself- just start jotting a few things down and see how it grows!