Solicitor refusing to give a copy of a will

Mojisola

ABARKIE wrote: »

Why have they not given their client a copy of the signed will - that is my concern

I've never had a copy of a signed will. A new will usually goes through several versions until it says exactly what I want and has been thoroughly proof-read - that gets printed off, signed and witnessed and stored by the solicitor.

I get a copy of the unsigned will emailed to me for my records.

maximumgardener

of course the solicitors will require to see the death certificate before discussing matters further and sharing the signed & dated will

Ziggazee

What's the rush? It's not as though you have to wait months for the death certificate. Just calm down, stop pestering everyone and jumping to conclusions, let things take their course, and all will become clear in a few days.

Ziggazee

ABARKIE wrote: »

Why have they not given their client a copy of the signed will - that is my concern

Maybe they did. Just because you can't find it doesn't mean they didn't.


You seem to be marching well ahead of yourself here. Just wait and let things happen at a normal pace.

Smiley_Lady

Also, don't be surprised if the solicitor asks for proof of identity i.e. passport or driving licence. To be honest until you know the contents of the will - it may have been changed unknown to you - there is nothing you can do. The solicitor can do nothing until they have an original copy of the death certificate. I was executor for my Dad and had over 20 copies made at the time I registered his death (cheaper doing it like that than requesting more later on) but I knew there would be many institutions that would require these. Also, until all the paperwork has been collected together you do not really know what the dead persons assets are.
Good luck!