The following list is from a document I received from the FRG regarding POA's and other legal/financial things to do to prepare.
POWER OF ATTORNEY (POAs)
General - authorizes the same legal effect for another to act as you
DFAS/AER - to start/stop allotments, LES, apply/receive AER loans
Military ID Card - sign/verify DD1172, make changes to DEERS
Motor Vehicles/Watercraft - sell/purchase/transfer titles
Enter a Lease as a Tenant - Enter or terminate property lease
Parental Acts - designates a guardian for children and authorizes medical treatment in event the parent is incapacitated; no expiration
Balfour Beatty - authorizes changes to BB housing
Financial - sign, endorse, execute, acknowledge, deliver and posses all financial transactions
Bank - USAA requires that you have one of their POAs specifically, other banks may also request this
Medical - make health care decisions when you are unable to make them for yourself upon incapacity with no expiration date
Declaration of Representative for Taxes - to file taxes
Parental - Designates a guardian for children
Shipping/Receiving property
Purchase/Sell/Manage Real Estate
Living Will - voices your medical decision if you are unable to speak for yourself as a result of medical incapacitation
Litigation
Will Worksheet - fill out and return to Legal Assistance office to be notarized
Funeral Arrangements - there is a form you can fill out and help to make less decisions in your worst nightmare
I hadn't given the Declaration of Representative for Taxes any thought. Our son will be gone during the time of year that taxes are to be filed...I am thankful for the heads up on being prepared now and not stressing come April 15th!
Care packages are something that I have started to give some thought to. I have gone to the post office and picked up boxes already a couple of times. I want to have plenty on hand. The following list and tips came from the FRG.
Care package tips:
- Check on size and weight restrictions for packages
- enclose a card listing the contents of the pkg (also good to make this list while you are packing everything up b/c it has to be re-listed on the USPS form)
- Place items that may spill in a ziploc bag
- Use reusable packing supplies (local newspaper, tissues, ziploc bags of popped popcorn, small stuffed toys that can be given away to local kids, etc.)
- Write out the complete address (full name, unit name including battalion, apo/fpo address, 9 digit zip code)
- Number your packages and letters (some may take longer than others to arrive)
- Don't send perishables to warm climates (like chocolate).
Care package ideas: powdered drink mix, spices/seasonings, individual packs of condiments, dried goods (like ramen), protein or breakfast bars, canned goods, jerky/summer sausage, ziploc bags, canned snacks (chips, nuts, etc.), candy, gum, bathroom items, baby wipes, eye drops, lip balm, medicine (flu, cold, allergy, pain relievers), foot care (moleskin, medicated foot powder, athlete's foot ointment), disposable hand warmers, mist fans, goggle style sunglasses, socks/underwear, fingerless gloves, stocking caps, long johns, books/magazines, crosswords puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, movies, music, games, mp3 player, portable dvd/cd players, batteries (especially AA & D)..however do not leave batteries inside of electronics during shipment, disposable cameras, writing materials, phone cards, reminders of home (pictures, school projects, homemade recordings, homemade cookies, etc.), individual packs of laundry soap
I hope some of these tips and suggestions are helpful to you. Preparing for deployment is something totally new for me. I am on this journey learning as I go. If you have ideas, tips, or suggestions, PLEASE PLEASE leave them as comments below or send them to my email at ARMYMOMSTRONGBYFAITH@YAHOO.COM and I will share them with everyone here.
Sending lots of love and support to you, your family and your Soldier!
Faith
No comments:
Post a Comment