Q: Single no children. If I die, what do I need for immediate action on my pets?
What do I need to have my niece immediately come and get my 2 cats, personal items, antiques, and bank accounts approx $100,000 cash.
A: I suggest that you put something in your living will requesting that your niece be immediately notified, so that she can pick up the pets. As far as the other personal items are concerned, strictly speaking that would be the responsibility of the personal representative named in your (standard, not "living") will. You might want to make arrangements with the bank for the accounts; normally this would be making the niece a joint account holder with you.
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