Establishing an estate plan is critical for your family’s future. It’s important that you go through the proper legal channels and establish a will. The next step in the estate planning process is deciding where to store your will. In the event of your death, your will should be relatively easy to locate. In fact, it’s a good idea to establish a central location for all your important documents. Many people choose to store their will with their attorney. Your attorney will be able to provide a secure location to keep your will in his or her office. If you choose that route, make sure at least one family member or trusted friend knows how to contact your attorney.
While a safe deposit box might seem like a good option, consider the following facts. Unless your safe deposit box is jointly managed, and your survivors are authorized to access it, gaining entry can be a time-consuming process. If you’re the only person with access to your safe deposit box, it might be difficult to gain access to it after your death. Your bank will probably require a court order before allowing entry into your box.
Other Safe Places To Store Your Will and Estate Plan
A safe or locked filing cabinet in your home is a good option. Just ensure someone you trust can unlock the safe or filing cabinet after your death. Choose one or two people and entrust them with the combination or key to those locks with instructions to open them only after your demise.
Preparing a complete estate plan that includes a will is important. Making it available after you pass away is equally important. Again, the attorney you trust to prepare your will is an ideal choice. At Grissom Law, LLC, we understand the importance of creating an estate plan. We also know the importance of your family’s need for fast, easy access to it. Call us today and put years of experience at your disposal – and at your family’s fingertips.
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