Should I Register My Will?

Surprisingly the  registration of Wills is not compulsory in the UK. Many people wouldn’t even consider the possibility of registering their Will, especially if they have used an online Will drafting service or they have drafted their own Will using a store-bought Will Pack.

When writing a Will you are determining the possessions you are leaving, and to whom, and is a person’s last chance to communicate with friend and family. But what if upon your passing the Wills location is not known or cannot be located? Nothing should be left to chance when it comes to ensuring the validity of your last requests.

To avoid disputes, delays or the last wishes of the deceased not being honoured it would be highly recommended that the Will is registered with a Will Register such as Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Will Register.

What if i don't register my Will? 

I’ll tell my children/friend/spouse (or other trusted person) where my Will is, and they’ll remember” is a phrase we all to commonly hear. But this is not always a system to be relied upon. What if they don't?  It’s unrealistic to expect someone to remember the name/details/location of the solicitors who drafted/hold a Will for you, when, quite often, you may not even remember yourself. 

It may be that the those you have trusted with this information, lose contact, predecease you or lose capacity. In this event your loved ones may not be able to find your final Will and your estate could fail to pass to those you had chosen.

What are the benefits of registering my Will? 

Many Wills Solicitors recommend registering your Will with a Will Register like Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Will Register.

Benefits include:

*Avoid Incorrect distribution of estate

*Avoid your estate being distributed in line with the Rules of intestacy

*Avoid Charitable gifts or legacies not being honoured

*Ensure provisions for pets or Children do not fail

*Avoid disputes regarding your estate upon your passing.

Storing Your Will

Registering a Will, although an additional cost can be done cost effectively.  Harrisons Asset Solutions Group Will Registration costs as little as £12.99 and it always worth looking out for offers during Will Writing Month and other times through the year for discounted rates and Free Storage.

Another issue can arise regarding the storage of your Will.  It seems like a perfectly sensible option to store your Will at home,  with your paperwork and safely stored away.  But what if this becomes damaged or lost? Hopefully the solicitors or Will writers that drafted the Will will hold a copy, but copy Wills are not usually sufficient for applications for Probate, although they can sometimes be used in the event the Original Will has been accidently destroyed or damaged.

Avoid this concern and store your Will securely with a company.  the cost be fairly low and companies such as Harrisons Asset Search Solutions offer a Will Storage solution for as little as £15.00.

Writing Your Will

If you are looking to Write your Will for the first time or review an existing Will, choosing a Will Writer  can be a tough decision to make.  You can draft a Will at home for around £20.00 (not recommended), but how do you know it is done correctly and it will be valid?  Harrisons Asset Search Solutions has established a panel of expert Will Writers who are on hand to offer a Free, no obligation consultation. Panel Members are vetted for their pricing, expert advice, customer feedback and efficiency.  This puts you in good hands to let us connect you to the right person. Speak with a member of our team 01923 693784 or email info@harrisons-assets.co.uk