Passwords & storage
Where to keep your binder
Safe, but not so safe nobody can get to it.
Your binder needs to be safe, but not so safe that nobody can get to it.
| Place | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|
| Fire-resistant safe at home | Easy for family to reach | Check the rating. Many protect paper for 30–60 minutes. |
| Locked drawer or filing cabinet | Simple and cheap | No protection from fire or water |
| Safe deposit box | Very secure | Can be hard to open after a death unless someone else is on the box |
| With your attorney | Secure and official | Family must know which attorney |
| With a trusted family member | Easy access | They need to keep it private |
Most people keep it at home in a fire-resistant safe or box, and tell one person where the key is.
Good to knowDon't keep your only copy of your will in a safe deposit box. Some banks won't open the box without it.
