Should we leave original or copy of will with our solicitor.

Advice please: We have just drafted our will - better later than never!!

Is it the usual practice for the Solicitor or ourselves to retain the original

will. We have the option to take the original will and leave a copy with

the solicitor or vice versa. What has been the experience of others.

Thanks in advance.




Justsally

Hi,

It's usual practice to leave the original Will with the solicitor. Solicitors' offices have fire proof safes for Wills and deeds.

I would advise leaving the original with your solicitor and taking a copy home with you.

Leave the details of the solicitor with the will so that they are found together

Thanks missdaisy and DeeKie.

Acting on the advice we'll leave the original with the solicitor and the copies of same with other personal documents in our home.

Justsally