How many years of medical records should you keep?
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How many years of medical records should you keep?
seven years
What bills should you keep and for how long?
You should probably keep hold of credit card and bank statements for a year but you can throw away other household paperwork like utility bills.
How many years should you keep old tax returns?
Records connected to an assessment that’s amended an income tax return is generally two years for individuals and small businesses and four years for other taxpayers, from the day after we give you the notice of assessment.
What documents should you keep after someone dies?
As estate administration attorneys, we recommend that the following documents be kept:Original birth and death certificate (both for the deceased person and any predeceased spouse);Original marriage certificate, prenuptial agreement and decree of divorce;Original stock, bond and other asset ownership certificates;
How many years of utility bills should I keep?
Chart: What records to keep, how long to keep themDocumentHow long to keep itCredit card statementsOne monthPay stubsOne yearBank statementsKeep monthly statements for one year. Keep annual statements related to your taxes for at least seven years.Utility and phone billsOne month5 •
How long does an executor have to keep estate records?
How long do you have to keep probate papers?
12 years
Why does it take so long for probate?
Probate involves a significant amount of legal, tax and administrative work which can be very time consuming. If this work is not completed in a timely manner, the Probate process will inevitably take longer. For this reason, many Executors choose to instruct a Probate Specialist to do this work on their behalf.
