[ChaseR]

I think all folks should keep important information in a safe deposit box - and have two or three co-signers (family members). That should take care of "missing manila folders" (copies at home/original records in the boxes)(the days of banks reading obits columns and securing the bank boxes are over I'm pretty sure).

[JD86]

(the days of banks reading obits columns and securing the bank boxes are over I'm pretty sure).

but we still wouldn't want to encourage anyone to enter a safety deposit box after the owner died and remove anything if their state has an inventory at death law.
It's best to play by the rules instead of paying the price.