[mysticmarvel]

Hire a lawyer with a "dead man" instruction to instigate such action if he's not informed otherwise within 48 hours. Keep money for legal fees in escrow for that purpose. Shouldn't be difficult to set up.

[wheelerwj]

dude, less than 60% of people have $1,000 in their savings account. retaining a lawyer just in case is entirely out of the question.