Probably a fire-proof strongbox is the best answer... or store them off-site. - Ron W. - Be Happy - Consider the alternatives. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Craddock" <goldbabe@tampabay.rr.com> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:09 PM Subject: RE: [GREENE COUNTY] question >I guess I didn't phrase my question properly. By deeds etc., I meant those > we've paid to get for our genealogical research. I wouldn't want them to > burn up in a fire or be lost in a flood such as Katrina. > > Thanks. > Barbara > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ralph Strong [mailto:rastrong@cablespeed.com] > Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 9:40 PM > To: NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] question > > > >>I have a question for the list: where do you keep all your deeds, wills, > and >> vital records? I was thinking of copying them and putting the originals >> in > a >> safe deposit box. With all the money we all have tied up in these things, >> I'd rather be safe than sorry. Any ideas would be most welcome. Thanks. >> >> >> >> Barbara > > > I live in Maryland and feel safe in keeping my documents in a safe deposit > box. > My lawyer also has a copy of wills, powers of attorney, etc. In Maryland, > the > state does not seal your safe deposit box upon death. I have put my > daughter on > the list to access the box. > > If you live in a state that seals the box upon your death, this is not a > good > idea. > > Ralph Strong > Glen Burnie, MD > > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Over 200 Greene County cemeteries fully transcribed - look up your > ancestor! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Over 150 family bibles of Greene County families on-line now. Track down > your lost ancestor! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >