Split Custody: Registering Envelopes Across Two Households

Split custody is common among couples who each want independent access to recovery materials, or among siblings managing an inherited wallet. The physical arrangement works until someone moves, a relationship changes, or an executor needs clarity.

What the register captures

For each envelope we log: current holder name, storage address or deposit box reference, date of last custody transfer, and authorised recipients for future transfers. This is separate from the envelope’s seal data.

When to update

Contact us within 30 days of any custody change — a divorce settlement, a child’s move abroad, or a deposit box closure. We schedule a brief transfer session where both parties (or their authorised representatives) sign the ledger.

A common mistake

Clients register envelopes at intake but forget to tell us when they physically move an envelope to a new location. The register then shows outdated storage data. At annual review we always ask “has anything moved since last year?” — but proactive updates save confusion.

Executor preparation

If you name an executor in your will, provide us their contact details for the register. We can prepare a custody briefing letter they can request after your passing, confirming which envelopes exist and their last-known seal status.