
What Items Should Not Be Stored in a Safe Deposit Box?
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.

Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.

For larger estates, a revocable trust is generally the most effective tool for avoiding probate. It involves some setup costs. However, it allows you to manage the disposition of all of your wealth in one document, while retaining control and reserving the right to modify your plan.