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I’ve got one of these in 1Password that is shared with my wife. It’s a great idea.

When my mom passed away 18 years ago, we looked high and low for every paper and file to help my dad start to become competent with the household finances. It was a big challenge at an already challenging time.

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One weird problem I learned of is that you shouldn't store your will in your safety deposit box, because it will be tied up in legal wrangling when it is needed the most.

Also safety deposit boxes tend to disappear as a service all too frequently, without adequate warning. Make sure if you do get one to visit it often.

You can usually start the work with a copy of the will, which you don't need to keep in the safe deposit box.

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