I'm a digital clutter coach, but my work hit close to home when my dad died. I was glad I'd taken these steps ahead of time.

"Saving his logins, organizing a Dropbox, and keeping his phone active helped during a tough time."

"I got a clear picture of his assets and organized his documents digitally."

"I worked with him and my mom to gather all of the financial statements, wills, powers of attorney, insurance policies, and health directives."

"I used my phone as a scanner and a fax machine for signing documents and faxing death certificates."

Digital organization proved invaluable during a family crisis. With a father suffering from Parkinson's disease, proactive measures were taken to gather and store critical documents in a digital format. Financial statements, wills, and health directives were organized and securely saved in Dropbox for easy access. The phone served as a multi-purpose tool, aiding in scanning and faxing documents amidst a challenging period after the father's death. This preparation eased processes during difficulty, emphasizing the importance of digital organization for families in crisis.

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