Where should I keep my will?

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  • BenutzernameMoneyland User Questions
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Are there rules that say where I should store my will? Do I have to deposit it at a lawyer or the town hall?

 
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  • BenutzernameMoneyguru von moneyland.ch
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No. You are free to store your will anywhere you like. However, due to the importance of this document, it is advisable to store it in a fireproof safe or a safe deposit box (at a bank, for example). Many municipal offices will store your will safely in exchange for a fee.

Informing your spouse, lawyer or another trustworthy third party about the whereabouts of your will is important because your will must be accessible after your death.