The best estate plan is of little use to your family members if they are not aware of its existence, its location, or your intentions. One of the reasons that you make the effort to develop an estate plan is to make matters easier for your loved ones if you should become incapacitated or die unexpectedly. That is why it is so critical for you to ensure that you discuss your intentions with your family and advise them of the location of your important documents. This is a very important part of your overall peace of mind plan. Your family will appreciate you taking this action when they need to use these legal documents on your behalf. You don't want them to have the added complication of a "treasure hunt" while they are dealing with the emotional issues of your illness, disability, or death. 
Where should you keep your important documents? Among the better choices are a fireproof box or file cabinet in your home or a safe deposit box in a bank. In most States a co-owner or family member can access a safe deposit box after your death for the purpose of retrieving legal documents. But it is always a good idea to check with your bank about the rules of your particular State. One less obvious storage location is in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator (double wrapped in a sealed plastic bag). Apparently the built-in insulation of a refrigerator makes it a natural fire-proof compartment. But, as you can imagine, this is not a likely place for your family to look for legal documents so make sure you tell them about your "hiding place!"
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