My Brothers Estate

[kf4uda]

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[MossRoad]

...Since then I've been thorough about what is where, passwords, and who gets what.

That's always a good thing to do for the folks that have to do you business if you're not able. We have "the red binder" that has all of the info in it. Everyone in the family knows where it is. We have a family PIN number that my wife, kids, and I only know. And we have a family safe word in case we need a stranger to get information to or from each other and we are incapacitated.

Only thing is, it takes discipline to always keep the info in the binder updated.

 

[Peter 315]

That's always a good thing to do for the folks that have to do you business if you're not able. We have "the red binder" that has all of the info in it. Everyone in the family knows where it is. We have a family PIN number that my wife, kids, and I only know. And we have a family safe word in case we need a stranger to get information to or from each other and we are incapacitated.

Only thing is, it takes discipline to always keep the info in the binder updated.

Safe word...Doughnuts

 

[MossRoad]

Safe word...Doughnuts

Shhhh!

 

[Williy]

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willy

 

[riptides]

That's always a good thing to do for the folks that have to do you business if you're not able. We have "the red binder" that has all of the info in it. Everyone in the family knows where it is. We have a family PIN number that my wife, kids, and I only know. And we have a family safe word in case we need a stranger to get information to or from each other and we are incapacitated.

Only thing is, it takes discipline to always keep the info in the binder updated.

Daughters best friend just passed at 31 a few days ago. She is helping the family clean out and recover documents, affairs and electronics this weekend.

My daughter called last night and said she now understands my folder and letters in the drawer.

 

[EddieWalker]

You can into the laptop drive by removing it and adding it as an auxilliary drive on another computer. I had to do this for m BIL to get stock & bond lists, photos, etc.
It saddens me whenever someone goes thru this, especially you Eddie, you're a cornerstone of this forum! My heart stopped for a few minutes a month ago from dehtdration + cardiomyopathy from the Modern shot (I was told). But, I was brought back with some Hydration Multiplier. Since then I've been thorough about what is where, passwords, and who gets what.

Sorry to hear this, and happy to know that you're doing better!!!!

 

[ljjhouser]

I guess nothing is perfect or a sure solution. I use a password manager - LastPass. It lets me store all passwords and secure notes. All my family needs to do is open that account and all notes and logins with URLs are there. The passwords are automatically updated anytime I update or change them.

 

[ponytug]

You are aware that LastPass has been hacked, right?

The LastPass Hack Somehow Gets Worse

Plus: The US Marshals disclose a “major” cybersecurity incident, T-Mobile has gotten pwned so much, and more.

www.wired.com

There is a certain downside to storing your passwords in the cloud...or in binders...I think if there was a "right" way, we would all be doing it.

"Different strokes for different folks", and all that.

All the best,

Peter

 

[MossRoad]

I was in I.T. for about 30 years. I trust my binder in my basement more than a service on the internet. Just saying...

 

[riptides]

I was in I.T. for about 30 years. I trust my binder in my basement more than a service on the internet. Just saying...

Internet services just add another layer of complexity to the authentication process.

Some people I know are challenged just to logon and then login to another account. Heck some cannot even find the power button.

Most all I know can read and make a phone call. LOL.

 

[ljjhouser]

Yes, you are correct. LastPass has been hacked. That is why all my access also requires a Yubico Key to open Last Pass. But there are also other password managers. I am not sure what has not been hacked. I guess a folder in the safe.

 

[MossRoad]

Yes, you are correct. LastPass has been hacked. That is why all my access also requires a Yubico Key to open Last Pass. But there are also other password managers. I am not sure what has not been hacked. I guess a folder in the safe.

And a folder in the safe deposit box in case the house burns or the safe gets stolen. And one in a mayo jar under "the tree" just in case. And maybe a copy at grandma's house....

remember when life was simpler?

 

[EddieWalker]

Mayo Jar makes me think of what a friend is doing. He's putting cash and important documents into PVC pipe, and gluing caps on the ends, then burying them. I can't think of a better way to bury something and never having to worry about it leaking.

 

[MossRoad]

That would probably make a pretty good time capsule.

Seems like every time someone digs up a time capsule around here when a building gets renovated, or X years have passed, etc., it's a metal box and most of the papers inside of it are water damaged.

 

[California]

Seems like every time someone digs up a time capsule around here when a building gets renovated, or X years have passed, etc., it's a metal box and most of the papers inside of it are water damaged.

Oh man that reminded me of the endless wrap-up of Dad's estate. His last couple of years, he had a caregiver living in the ranch granny cabin. Years later I backhoed out a dead cherry tree next to the cabin, and uncovered a soggy stash of a small photo album and documents, including a letter: 'Honey I'm sorry I haven't written you for several years and have forgotten when your birthday is but I decided I want to get back together after I finally get paroled. It will only be a few more years'.

She had never talked about her personal life and I had no idea what to do with the stuff. I finally put it in an Express Mail envelope with no addresses, and that into a mall mailbox. Presumably the dead letter branch of the PO could address it to her present address based on the contents. Either keeping it or destroying it just seemed too weird.

Life can be stranger than fiction!

 

[MossRoad]

Oh man that reminded me of the endless wrap-up of Dad's estate. His last couple of years, he had a caregiver living in the ranch granny cabin. Years later I backhoed out a dead cherry tree next to the cabin, and uncovered a soggy stash of a small photo album and documents, including a letter: 'Honey I'm sorry I haven't written you for several years and have forgotten when your birthday is but I decided I want to get back together after I finally get paroled. It will only be a few more years'.

She had never talked about her personal life and I had no idea what to do with the stuff. I finally put it in an Express Mail envelope with no addresses, and that into a mall mailbox. Presumably the dead letter branch of the PO could address it to her based on the contents. Either keeping it or destroying it just seemed too weird.

Life can be stranger than fiction!

Wow!

My father went to work for an architectural firm when I was in high school. They had him design an addition to their offices. They bought a dilapidated but once grand old house next door and demolished it. Then on the first day they started digging the foundation, they pulled out a large tree and a bunch of canning jars full of old coins fell out onto the ground. Completely buried. No one could have possibly known they were still there. And completely useless to the original owner or any heirs. They collected it all and had it appraised. There were 10's of thousands of dollars in collector value. More than the gold and silver was worth in scrap. I don't know what became of it. I do know my father didn't get any of it.

 

[OldMcDonald]

Mayo Jar makes me think of what a friend is doing. He's putting cash and important documents into PVC pipe, and gluing caps on the ends, then burying them. I can't think of a better way to bury something and never having to worry about it leaking.

Problem is most countries change their notes and coins every now and again and put a time limit on when you can exchange the old for the new. After that the old are worthless.

 

[tradosaurus]

Mayo Jar makes me think of what a friend is doing. He's putting cash and important documents into PVC pipe, and gluing caps on the ends, then burying them. I can't think of a better way to bury something and never having to worry about it leaking.

Hopefully your friend has something metal in the PVC pipe to find it with a metal detector.

 

[MossRoad]

This is the only gold bouillon I own.