In the case my manipulative sister would tell my son to alter my original legal documents unbeknownst to anyone. Example tell him to add her name as co- executor, change my wishes. Or threaten him to contest my will!! She has given reason many times for me not to trust her!
Secondly, in the case she would tell my son to question? The fact original documents could be trashed, shredded by human error and not be found; in the case of an act of nature… (i.e. fire, flood, storm) Where/how would he access replacement documents?
If you are concerned that your son might lose or destroy the original, you don't trust him. I suggest that you get a new will done and, at least, keep the original yourself and with someone whom you do trust to not tamper with it.
You need a POA to protect your assets. You need to set up a trust to protect your home, trusts for children or grands. Bank account, have a POD beneficiary. CDs, IRAs beneficiary stating your the only one who can change them. An iron clad Will. Executor should be someone you can trust to put the Will in a safe place.
See an Elder Law Attorney to help you with this,
Give a copy to everyone you listed on the documents. Let your LOs all know your business..
finds a bank that still have PO Boxes.
Postal ANNEX has P.O. Boxes I think..
or what daughter posted..attorney may keep one..
make a folder in your computer, thumb drive etc..
put one in a glass jar, wrap it with Saran plastic wrap and bury it or freeze it..
Let her contest all she wants. I can't imagine any court would override the terms of a will, taking inheritence from the deceased's child and giving them over to the deceased's sibling.
If you're really concerned with your sister, see an attorney to set up a living revocable trust; under a trust, your assets can be distributed upon your death without having to go through the probate process. It's more expensive to set up a trust over a will, but if you have a decent amount of assets, and you are really concerned about your sister, a trust is an option for you.