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How do I allow the transfer of any or all of my geocaches to occur at my death or incapacitated to take care of them?  I heard that I could put something in my profile that would allow GC HQ have authority but not sure.  I only ask this because I do own a cache from 2002 and want it preserved for my area.  Yes my family are muggles---they just put up with me.  

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I had not heard of any such provision. To tell the truth the only way I know to do any transfer is taking action before hand-- not planning to do do, but actually transferring via adoption.  I think the adoption procsss is initiated by the CO, so doing so afterwards would be rather difficult.

 

I guess you could make arrangements with someone  specific to take over in the situation you mention, just continue on without actual adoption.

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Maybe you're talking about a "plan" to save "legacy" and "pioneer" hides ?   

 IIRC folks with 2000 caches were contacted, and asked about what they'd like to do with their caches "JIC".  

It is mentioned that hides in a "test" within a couple states doesn't include those earlier than '04 .

I can't seem to find any thread explaining it,  but I'd bet an email to HQ can't hurt..    :)

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I think giving your password to someone you trust so that they can log on as you and make a transfer is your best option.  

 

 I am my local reviewer and I wouldn't ask me about this. In reviewer mode, I have zero authority to transfer caches.  If I were interested in arranging transfer for a particular cache on my death,  I'd contact HQ through the Help Center, contact at the bottom of this page

I'd use 01. My Account  

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1 hour ago, The Leprechauns said:
2 hours ago, Isonzo Karst said:

 I am my local reviewer and I wouldn't ask me about this. 

 

I love the phrasing of this.

 

I wouldn't ask my local reviewer either, but it's because I just don't like him.

 

haha

Well I would use judgment - I'd ask one of my local reviewers (probably not any of them) because he's more knowledgable than I am and he has better insight and he's very very friendly and helpful. Not all reviewers are (tho I have nothing against any of mine ;)).

That was the reasoning behind "probably best" to ask, not definitely. ;)

 

If you've got no helpful reviewers, or any you'd feel comfortable asking something like this, then I feel for you :unsure:

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I wouldn't expect any reviewer would have the power to implement some future action. I was only suggesting asking for advice, even if they know how to direct you; some regions may already have policy, but most may n ot.  Obviously if you want to you can go straight to the top and ask at HQ if that suits you. I find reviewers tend to be more responsive in a timely manner, whether with an answer or not.  YMMV.  They are our community middle-men/women, and while some may not mind questions like this, others might. So, use judgment. But it's a safe bet that your local reviewer will be your best generic sage for advice. That's all I'm sayin'.

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On 3/11/2020 at 9:33 AM, thebruce0 said:

I'd ask one of my local reviewers (probably not any of them) because he's more knowledgable than I am and he has better insight and he's very very friendly and helpful. Not all reviewers are (tho I have nothing against any of mine ;)).

 

:unsure: which of these to use :o :blink: :wub: :huh: :( :D :mellow:

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10 hours ago, CacheDrone said:
On 3/11/2020 at 9:33 AM, thebruce0 said:

I'd ask one of my local reviewers (probably not any of them) because he's more knowledgable than I am and he has better insight and he's very very friendly and helpful. Not all reviewers are (tho I have nothing against any of mine ;)).

 

:unsure: which of these to use :o :blink: :wub: :huh: :( :D 

 

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... *tap tap* Oh this thing is on? *glances around* What were we talking about again?

 

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On 6/2/2020 at 12:37 PM, Keystone said:

I wouldn't count on it.

 

Maybe. But a last will and testament to survivors containing your geocaching handle and password, and of course your intentions, would solve just about every possible problem arising from someone's demise.

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I just have that stuff in a folder with everything else, JIC.   It simply has my password in pencil, and archiving info with directions.

When I first entered the hospital,  we had a few calling, interested in one still in play.  Only one offered maintenance...

I didn't think it was that big a deal,  but the area won't be available when it's gone.

So much for caring friends...  :D     They all did at least ask how I'm doing first.

 

Now that I know, I was thinking about auctioning it off while I'm alive.  :laughing:  

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