What should you do with documents left behind by deceased loved ones?

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What should you do with documents left behind by deceased loved ones?
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It can be hard to let go of the things left behind by our late loved ones, even if they have passed away many years ago.Sometimes, it's for sentimental reasons—their favorite clothes, letters and gifts, or their personal collection of knick-kacks. Other times, it can be documents that you're not sure you can dispose of - identification cards, passports, bank books, and other legal paperwork.According to Integrated Bar of the Philippines member Atty.

There's also the last will and testament, which the deceased may or may not have created. Usually it will be left with the late person's lawyer for safekeeping.How can you protect the documents against wear and tear?If the process of settling the estate takes some time, it's best to have multiple copies of the documents. In case of fire or flooding, it would also be good to have digital copies.

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