Wills contain important personal details that must be protected throughout your life. These details can only be viewed by individuals who have been named as executors within the Will, but at what point can Wills be made public?
Where is a Will kept?
Before an individual passes away, the Will they have written is often kept in the possession of the solicitor who helped write the Will, a bank, or the Probate Service. This is to ensure the details are not tampered with, and so only the executors have access to it.
Making Wills Public
In the event of a person’s death, the executors of the Will often apply for probate. A grant of probate proves that the Will is valid and confirms that the executor has the legal right to fulfil the wishes stated in the Will. Without probate, the executor may not be able to distribute the estate. Once probate is granted, the Will can be viewed by any member of the public.
Will Writing Service
To ensure the validity of your Will at the time of your death, it is important that your Will is written in a legally compliant way. If you are looking for a simple and confidential way to write your Will that encompasses all of the required details, look no further than our Will writing service. To take the first step, simply complete our online questionnaire to the best of your abilities, and one of our experienced Will writing solicitors will take care of the rest.
