Should I put my will in a safe deposit box?

It is usually better to keep the testator's estate planning documents in a safe deposit box at a bank rather than at home. ... Having the documents at a bank will ensure that important documents, such as a will, trust and power of attorney, are not lost due to theft or destruction.

What happens to contents of safety deposit box when someone dies?

If a will is present, it may be copied and the original will be delivered to the court administrator of the county where the decedent lived. ... Other documents or items in the safe deposit box will be inventoried and the inventory provided to the county where decedent resided at the time of death.