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Posted by Seth on November 7, 2007, 2:46 am
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>> The actual will is held by the lawyer. You only hold a copy.
> Not necessarily. My lawyer does not "store" Wills, I have
> the original in my safe deposit box and a copy in my home
> files.
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> My named executor has full access to the safe deposit box.
The box might be sealed when the bank learns of your death
(the IRS wants to have a witness when it's opened in case
it's full of unreported cash). Have an original at home.
Seth
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