MiamiCuse wrote:
I just took possession of a property and there is a safe in one of the
closets. The safe is about 36"x36"x24" deep. The previous owner was
an elderly man and no longer remember the combinations. Me and a
buddy tried to move it and it would not move an inch...we think it is
at least 500 pounds in weight.

Is there a way to get it opened? If I call a locksmith and they come
open it does it mean they will break it in order to get it open or is
there a way to open it and reset the combinations so it may be used?

Thanks,

MC


I'd say you should talk to your lawyer first. Even if the previous owner
gave or gives you a release saying the safe and anything in it is yours
to do with as you wish, there might just be stuff in it which was NOT
his property in the first place.

It's not inconceivable that if there is stuff in it belonging to others
which is really valuable and word gets out you might have to deal with
the rightful owners or their heirs.

As others have already told you,professionals can open ANY safe. Money
is a great lubricant and almost anything can be accomplished if you're
willing to pour enough of it onto the problem. Depending on the quality
and age of the safe that could mean anything from a hundred bucks to "OMG".

Jeff

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