You have a lot on your mind when preparing to deploy.  Reduce the stress by following this simple checklist to take care of some of the details.

	Update – or create- your will
	Update your Record of Emergency Data
	Consider the need for a Power of Attorney
	Re-examine your life insurance plan
	Review your SGLI policy and other insurance beneficiary designations to make sure they list those you want to receive benefits
	Create a spending plan that includes additional money needed for deployment related expenses while you are away
	Determine how you will pay your bills while away
	Make sure someone knows where all important papers are located (bank account statements, investment, deeds, and insurance policies (life, medical, property/casualty) etc.
	Review your family’s assets and investments – make sure your survivors know where the money is and why it is there
	Verify that someone has access to current names, addresses, and contact information for: Command Ombudsmen or Key Spouse, Emergency Relief  Society and Family Support Center, Family Members, Close Friends, Attorney, Financial Planner, CPA, Place of worship, Car repair shop, Handyman for routine home maintenance