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Original copy of will - lost in post

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Probably a stupid question but what would/could you do if your original will got lost in the post on its way to the probate office, even though it is sent recorded delivery
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  • When you say recorded delivery what did you pay ?
  • steveky
    steveky Posts: 35 Forumite
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    I havn't yet thats the reason for the question do i risk posting it and if so would any amount of compensation cover the loss of an original copy and what can you do regarding your application for probate
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  • steveky
    steveky Posts: 35 Forumite
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    Fish n chips
    Thanks for the link but how do you apply for probate when you no longer have the original will, though I do have a photocopy
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  • steveky wrote: »
    Probably a stupid question but what would/could you do if your original will got lost in the post on its way to the probate office, even though it is sent recorded delivery
    steveky wrote: »
    Fish n chips
    Thanks for the link but how do you apply for probate when you no longer have the original will, though I do have a photocopy

    Something is not making sense here........
  • steveky
    steveky Posts: 35 Forumite
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    Sorry for confusion, i have the envelope here ready to post to the probate office in liverpool, if i post it and it gets lost in the post for whatever reason what do i do without the original will, i am trying to weigh up if its worth taking by hand
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  • DigForVictory
    DigForVictory Posts: 12,048 Forumite
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    Ask the Sol who drew it up for a second copy, post the first, get confirmation of receipt, file the second copy unsigned?
  • steveky
    steveky Posts: 35 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    But will the probate service accept an unsigned will even with a proof of posting for the original package which included the original signed will, I cant believe one has never been lost in the post at some point
    Member #11 of the SKI-ers club
  • Take the will to any solicitors and ask them to make a certified copy of it. This will be a photocopy with each page signed and stamped by a solicitor. This should be acceptable if the original goes astray.
  • steveky
    steveky Posts: 35 Forumite
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    Nom de plume
    Thank you for that answer
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