Friday, October 26, 2012

The Limitations Of A Safety Deposit Box

By Bryant S. Cole


Are you aware of the numerous limitations that go into owning a safety deposit box? For instance, if a relative must gain access to the box because you can't do it yourself, would it be possible for this person to actually gain access? In most cases, nobody other than you can do so. People like the safety and security of a safety deposit box. However, there are many restrictions you must consider as well that can be a major headache for you.

The thing is that most people do not consider a scenario where they will need someone else to access their documents. They think only of the safety and protection afforded. So if the situation arises, they are left clueless with how to resolve it. This means that they must find an alternative solution. The best bet would be to prevent it from the very beginning.

Many safety deposit box owners assume that only an access key is necessary to get into the box. But this is definitely not the case. In fact, an access key is only one of many steps that are required to access a safety deposit box. The process involves several different safety measures that you must consider before ever getting a box like this.

A signature is almost always required in order to access the box. This means more than just any signature. The bank will compare the signatures to the original to ensure that the right person is accessing the box. If the signatures are off, then they will block you from going in. This could hinder an heir that isn't listed on the box.

Oftentimes, a password is also necessary to gain access. This means having the exact password with you because any letter or number off won't work. Relatives may remember passwords, but they often fail to pass the signature part of the process.

Another limitation is that you must get assistance from a bank employee to get into your box. You cannot simply walk in and open it yourself. There are several precautions that banks have to prevent certain people from getting into these boxes. If these measures were not in place, people would not feel secure having these boxes. Banks have to implement these rules to make sure that someone who steals an access key can't access a box illegally.




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