List of information for loved one before surgery

[Dinoswearunderpants]

Hi

Sorry all a bit doom and gloom but my Dad is having surgery next week and he needs to make a list for my Mum. It's a typical 50 year marriage where my Dad has been responsible for everything.

What sort of things does he need to share?

Thinks like utilities, bank details, combination for safe etc.

My mind is all in a bit of a whirl right now so thought I'd ask for your input please.

Insurance details

pensions

Where his will is, and they should talk through what’s in it if your mum isn’t already on top of that. Very, very unlikely to be useful, so don’t worry! But it’s worth being in the loop on for the future.

Where the water stop cock is.

If you google there are lots of lists/blogs about "in case of death" folders https://aeswealthadviser.com/post/10-things-to-put-in-your-death-folder/

My mum had cancer so had plenty of time to prepare one for my dad, and also trained him up in how to do app-based banking and log in to pay car tax and how to ring up and sort out insurance renewals. Sometimes it's not just the basic account details, it's getting some practice in navigating things, people may still need help with.

Thanks. I didn't know what to google but this has come up with the information thanks.

Phone pin / passcode too. We had this with my MIL recently and had to take her phone to local 'dodgy' mobile shop to get it unlocked as she couldn't tell us her pin to access information 💔