Thanks, I guess it could be filed in court too. It is probably not good to have an heir be the only one who finds it and reads it. If they don't like it the temptation to trash it might be there whereas a court filing would eliminate that. Another option may be putting it in a safety deposit box and letting 2 heirs know it's there so together it can be retrieved.

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Posted by lsujro

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Posted on 1/8/19 at 8:09 am to stonerolledaway

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Another option may be putting it in a safety deposit box and letting 2 heirs know it's there so together it can be retrieved.

This is historically what people have done to ensure it was protected. Can't open the safety deposit box without a court order if name isn't on it. Also, lawyer usually just wants to keep a copy. This can be used later on if needed to help verify the original if there is a question about its legitimacy (along with witness affidavits, etc.)

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Posted by Neauxla_Tiger

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Posted on 1/8/19 at 2:57 pm to stonerolledaway

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it could be filed in court too

Yes and that would make it easier for them to probate later on. Two caveats with that:

1. It'll be available to the public. So if there's any sensitive issues in there, others can see it, heirs start squabbling with you over it, etc.
2. If you ever change your will, you have to remember to record the new one and revoke the old one so that it is clear which one is supposed to rule. And the courthouse will squeeze recording costs out of you each time.

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