Fireproof safes or boxes readily available at office supply stores locally are generall y designed to protect the contents from a maximum burn time of 1 hour. A hot fire or extended burn may damage or destroy the contents of your fireproof box, including your will. Additionally, many of these boxes are easily portable and therefore leave the contents at risk of theft. It may be possible to reduce the likelihood of theft by bolting the box to the floor or installing a hidden wall safe or box. By far the most popular alternative is the safe deposit box.
Some clients opt for a combination of methods for safekeeping documents.
In the end, the location of your will and other important documents is a personal decision that each client must make for himself or herself. Presentations vary in length and include instructional materials. The Second Annual Spring Blanket Drive for the benefit of the Capital Area Humane Society will take place March 1 - March 31, 2000. Please watch this space for more information. The 1999 Spring Blanket Drive was responsible for the donation of over 125 blankets to the Capital Area Humane Society.