June through August is peak summer travel season with millions of Americans going on fun and exciting adventures across the country and abroad with family, friends, and loved ones. Before you head out to that dream vacation destination, you might consider getting your legal affairs in order. USLegal has these 5 tips for travelers.

• Create a Life Documents File which is a collection of important legal papers and other documents. The file can include copies of identification records such as birth certificate, credit cards, passport, social security card, and driver’s license or other photo ID. In addition, consider including travel itineraries, insurance policies, medical records, and Will, Living Will, and Power of Attorney documents. Make sure a trusted relative or family friend can access the documents in case you have an unexpected event while traveling and you need their assistance to help you locate a record.
• Draft Will, Living Will, and Power of Attorney forms. Preparing essential legal forms in advance of your travels can help you and your family to be better prepared for accidents, medical, and other emergencies. Documents can be prepared by consulting attorney in your local area. Access the USLegal Attorney Directory if you need help. Individuals can also prepare legal forms on their own by downloading state-specific documents online. USLegalForms.com offers a number of Personal Planning Packages with essential legal documents available for immediate download.
• Be mindful of your personal information, currency, and belongs at all times while away from home. Do morning and evening checks to make sure you have your passport, driver’s license, credit cards, monies, and any other personal records on hand. Be careful as well when accessing email and social media accounts from unsecure connections and public WiFi. Remember ID theft is at an all-time high and tourists are prime targets for those seeking to steal personal data.
• Contact your bank and credit card companies in advance if you are traveling far from home and especially if you are traveling internationally to avoid restrictions being placed on your debit and/or credit card accounts. Banks and credit card companies are getting a lot better about detecting suspicious activities which are outside your normal spending patterns, but this will not be helpful if you need to use your accounts on vacation and find they are on hold. Letting your financial institutions know about your travels beforehand will prevent problems. At the same time, contact your bank or credit card company immediately if you notice a credit or debit card is lost or stolen to minimize potential unauthorized use.
• If you are planning to visit a foreign country, it is worthwhile to review the Traveler’s Checklist put out by the U.S. Department of State which covers additional topics such as crisis planning, health precautions, money matters, visas, international driving permits, traveling with minors, and more.

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