Dear Heloise: There are many methods (some really ingenious) that people use in their homes to conceal valuables from possible theft by burglars. For example, hollowed-out books, genuine product containers (oil, furniture polish and the like) that are empty but can be opened to insert valuables through a screw-off bottom, and dummy electrical outlets that must be installed in a room’s drywall and can hold cash and jewelry.

All of these devices have one thing in common: In the event of the owner’s death, there may be no one who knows of their existence. It is essential, then, that u...

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