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How Do I Protect My Will From Destruction?

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Hi All,

I'm thinking of writing a will and want to know how I can ensure that it is still accessible when I die. For example, if I wrote my will out got it witnessed, etc it is still useless unless it can be produced after my death - if I died in a fire and it was destroyed at the same time (or just lost), it's useless.

Can I get the document put in a safe place where it will be found when I die? Who offers such a service and what mechanisms exist that make sure that the will is produced when I die? Can I create multiple copies so as to avoid loss of the will?

Any help on this would be appreciated.
Mr O

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  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    You can make multiple copies of the same document and/or you could store a copy or the original with your solicitor (who will charge).
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • Thanks.

    How will the solicitor know to produce the will when I die?
  • NAR
    NAR Posts: 4,864 Forumite
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    Purchase a small fire proof safe for the original and other important documents and let it be known that your will is in the safe.
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 35,400 Forumite
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    Hi

    the Probate Regisiry will take and hold a will for safe keeping for the princely sum of about £15
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
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