Storing a Will with HMCTS - do I need to ring bind the Will ?

user1977

my brother, sister and their siblings

Aren't your brother and sister's siblings also your siblings?

DRS1

I seem to recall being taught how to sew a will together. That was a long time ago and I don't think I could do it now. A ring binder is definitely not a good idea. Far too easy to remove a page and substitute a new one. But any form of binding can always be removed and replaced - of course initialling each page might help (the would be forger would have to try to match the initials and the ink used).

ss2020jd

In case it’s not too late for responses, my mum’s Will was also advised to be bound as per photo attached to avoid potential stapling problems causing scrutiny that could possibly cause delays with probate. So she had it printed and bound as per photo before signing.
I was flabbergasted that doing the online probate the documents were sent to HMCTS at the beginning of the week and probate was granted by the end of the week!
It was stored with a local will document storage for £25 and registered with the National will register for £30.

QrizB

In case it’s not too late for responses, my mum’s Will was also advised to be bound as per photo attached to avoid potential stapling problems causing scrutiny that could possibly cause delays with probate.

Comb binding is really easy to undo, tamper with and and replace without leaving any evidence. I'm surprised it's acceptable.

Emmia

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82065630#Comment_82065630

That's a bit OTT for fees.

The fee for HMCTS storage is £23, per envelope - and you can have a will + codicil (and I expect other documents) in the same envelope if you want

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/store-a-will-with-the-probate-service

Reed_Richards

• My will goes to
  • my daughterher children (if she has any)
  • if my daughter (or her children) are not around then it is split between to my brother, sister and their siblings

• You mean your estate, not your "will".
• If your daughter is still alive at the time of your death but has (say) two children do you want your estate to go to your daughter or your daughter and her children? If it is the latter, how would it be split between the three of them?
• As previously stated, the siblings of your brother and sister are your brothers and sisters and yourself

If you write a will yourself, you do need to use very precise language that leaves no room for ambiguity. Given how imprecise and ambiguous the language you used above is, I think you should engage a professional to write your will for you,

silvercar

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82065689#Comment_82065689

Not if your siblings are your half siblings and they have half siblings from their other parent.

Emmia

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82065695#Comment_82065695

I think in this situation it would probably be best to state my siblings, Bob, Sue, and Joe... To avoid confusion as to whom you're leaving the money to.

I do hope the OP has sought out a solicitor for this drafting, I think the will might be a nightmare for the executors otherwise.