1 Function point analysis can be used to determine which environment/language/tool is more productive. 2  Function point analysis can provide a mechanism to track and monitor scope creep. 3  Function point counts at the end of each phase/stage of a project can be compared to the function points actually delivered.
You should keep most tax-related documents for a minimum of three years, but it's recommended that you keep them for seven years. If you've gone paperless, then your bank will generally store your statements for seven years, but check to see what your bank's policy is on maintaining its customers' records.
Among the important records to keep are: 1  the trust and any amendments to the trust. 2  directives from the settlor. 3  court filings and orders related to the trust. 4  documents related to the assets of the trust (ie bank statements, mortgage statements, investment records, asset lists) 5  transmissions of information to the beneficiary.