Assemble legal papers including mortgage, deed, insurance, tax and survey documents and delivery them to your lawyer.
Fill out change of address order form for post office.
Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck.
Make travel arrangements, if necessary.
Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic or service organizations.
Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions.
Set up a checking account in your new community.
Check into the laws and requirements of your new location regarding home-based businesses, zoning regulations, business licenses and any special regulations that might be applicable to you./
Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed, in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or video tape your belongings. Record serial numbers of electronic equipment.
Make arrangements for transporting pets.
Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil.