Hurricane Katrina, devastating tsunamis, earthquakes, sudden deaths of celebrities - these are topics pulled right out of news headlines. But what if they were closer to home? We always think disaster is going to strike far away or happen to someone else but what about when it’s in our own backyard? Are you prepared to cope with a natural disaster? What if you have to evacuate with just a few belongings? What if you lose everything you own through a fire, flood, tornado or hurricane? No one is ever safe from one of these disasters occurring to him or her - no one. Could you prove to your insurance company all that you lost, providing you knew how to reach them and your policy numbers while staying at a remote location? Most victims of Hurricane Katrina couldn’t.
The Estate Vault offers products that can solve those “what if” worries. The Estate Map is a safe storage haven, giving users approved by you access to the whereabouts of your important documents. You decide who has access to the data and you decide where the “map” resides - your home computer, a secure server, a disk in a safe deposit box, etc. My Home Inventory is an online system that keeps track of what you own, photos of valuables, serial numbers, replacement values and much more useful information needed for insurance claims. The Estate Vault’s ID Theft Protection gives members 24/7 access to restoration advocates who provide comprehensive, personalized recovery services. The Estate Vault Password Manager XP is also designed to help people systemize and store passwords, access codes, logins, PIN numbers, etc. This can help you remember them but protect them from exposure to would-be ID thieves and anyone unauthorized to use them. Considering that $57 billion was lost by U.S. consumers to ID-stealing criminals in 2005, with the average fraud at $6,383, these protective products’ time is now!
The company also has a Family Legal Plan giving its members access to a nationwide network of attorneys for free or discounted legal services. A Tax Preparation & Assistance Program provides The Estate Vault’s members with free tax return preparation and unlimited, toll-free tax advice in both the United States and Canada.
The Estate Map is a safe storage haven, giving users approved by you access to the whereabouts of your important documents. You decide who has access to the data and you decide where the “map” resides - your home computer, a secure server, a disk in a safe deposit box, etc. Imagine the day that you don’t come home from work or a trip to the corner store. You may have been involved in an accident, had a heart attack, stroke or some other illness that always seems to strike others - but not you. Can you imagine the relief that your loved ones and advisors will have when they know that you have provided them with an easy way to find your will, your living will recording your medical wishes in worst-case scenarios, a listing of all your checking and savings accounts, any investments and property you own, etc.
Most individuals are concerned about Internet security and the storage of important data online. With this in mind My Estate Vault created a desktop version of The Estate Map identical to the Web-based version. The Estate Map is very easy to use and allows you to input your data at your own pace. Every time that you make changes to the data no matter how big or small, it is time stamped allowing you to easily track the changes that have been made.
My Home Inventory eases personal property claims
My Home Inventory is an online system that keeps track of what you own, photos of valuables, serial numbers, replacement values and much more useful information needed for insurance claims. Good for your home or your business, this online organizer will solve your problem by providing an accurate, organized inventory of any or all property. Imagine losing your belongings due to fire, theft, flood, tornado, hurricane or earthquake. No one is ever safe from one of these disasters occurring to him or her. “Many of the victims of Hurricane Katrina haven’t been able to make property claims because they can’t prove what they had,” pointed out Soussana. My Home Inventory offers you peace of mind by providing a secure and accessible 24/7 online inventory system for all your valuables.
Don’t let someone steal your identity, passwords
The Estate Vault’s ID Theft Protection gives members 24/7 access to restoration advocates who provide comprehensive, personalized recovery services. If a member becomes a victim of personal identity theft, the plan administrator assigns a recovery advocate to manage the case and activate the members of the recovery team (fraud investigators, legal counsel and other experts) needed to help with the recovery process from beginning to end. The team will assess the damage done; notify the three major credit bureaus; place fraud alerts; create a customized recovery plan and assist the member with the restoration of his or her personal identity to its pre-theft state - all within 72 hours of notifying My Estate Vault’s recovery team Each member will also receive up to $25,000 worth of insurance coverage provided by a member company of American International Group, Inc. This coverage will help offset some of the cost of restoring his or her identity to its original status including: lost wages of $500 per week, for four weeks maximum; re-filing of loans; defense cost for certain civil law suits; and reimbursement of fees.
In addition to having access to recovery advocates and being insured, members will have 24/7 access to the Identity Theft Education Web site. This site will provide members with numerous online tools to assist them in determining their own level of security and assist them in resolving personal identity theft issues.
To avoid ID theft in the first place The Estate Vault’s Password Manager XP was designed to help people systemize and store passwords, access codes, logins, PIN numbers, credit card numbers and other sensitive information. This can help you remember them but protect them from exposure to would-be ID thieves and anyone unauthorized to use them. The program comes with an option to automatically exit databases when idle for a set period of time, which decreases the likelihood of stealing your data when leave your computer with application running (for example, you have been distracted by other things or simply forgot to quit the program). Password Manager XP has a built-in, customizable password generator. Password Manager XP comes with a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate and adjust.
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