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 Moving Checklist To make your move has pleasant as possible, we have provided some helpful information to make your move a success. Feel free to print this page and use as a check list. If you would like more detailed information on moving tips and your rights and responsibilities when you move, please click here. One Month Before Your Move Make final arrangements with Craig Van Lines on: • Date and time of move • Boxes needed • Have Craig Van Lines pack you • Valuation coverage Begin packing items seldom used: • Out of season clothes • Seasonal decorations • Books • Silver/China • Albums/Tapes Clean out: • Attic • Closets • Garage/Shed • Basement Find Important papers and keep them packed for quick access when you arrive at your new home: • Medical records • Valuation records • Children's school records • Car titles • Passports • Checking accounts • Settlement papers Save all receipts of you move and record all expenses incurred as some moving expenses are tax deductible*. Accurate records are critical. Record such items as: • Movers expense • Boxes • Your travel expenses *For specific tax information, call the IRS toll free: 1-800-434-3676 and ask for the moving expense bulletin. Two Weeks Before You Move Send change of address forms and leave a forwarding address with the Post Office. Contact utilities and arrange disconnect/connect dates for the following: • Electricity • Water / Sewer • Newspaper • Cable • Gas • Phone • Trash / refuse • Remember to check into hook-up charges and deposit policies Pack a box of items which may be needed to get you settled in such as: • Garbage cans and bags • Paper towels, paper plates/cups • Can opener • Linens/towels • Flashlight • Tools • Cleansers and sponges • Vacuum/broom • Light bulbs Empty gas and flammable liquids and dispose of the from: • Lawn mowers • Gas edgers • Gas grills • Kerosene heaters • Chain saws |
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