Help!  I've lost everything! Where do I start?

It's true - if most of us suddenly found ourselves without anything due to some calamity, we would be hard pressed to know all that we had lost.  When was the last time, for example, that you counted the number of shoes you own or CDs, not to even mention furniture, dishes, drapes, or audio and video equipment?  And the list goes on and on.  How much is it all worth and where would you start if you had to replace it?

Now is the time to make a list of major household items and possessions.  Check with your agent for an inventory form you could use.  Just remember that, where possible, it is wise to list the serial number, date and cost of purchase, and even include the receipt if you can.

Another easy way to inventory your home is to use a video camera or take pictures of your home and its contents.  As you take the video, you can also talk about the items and their date and cost of purchase.

Whichever method you choose, have a copy made and ask a friend or family member to hold on to it.  Or store your copy in a safe deposit box.  You could even check with your agent - he or she may be able to store a copy for you.  That way if the worst happens and your home is destroyed, the inventory list will be safe at another location.

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