So you finally get around to writing your Will. You have done the hard part, right? Wrong! Is your Will safely stored? In her latest article, Laura Richardson recognises the need to ensure that your Will is safely stored until such time as it is needed . . .
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Preparing for the holiday season in Essex often involves bringing decorations down from the loft or out of the garage ready to create a festive feel in homes across the county. Having been in storage for nearly a year, there are often some decorative items that don’t turn up straight away, or seem to have vanished! Maybe some other items have been damaged, through damp storage conditions or perhaps they were not stored in suitable containers and have been damaged under heavier items. Whatever the reason, it is often the case that some decorations are unusable for this year’s holiday season, which although upsetting, is not normally a life changing catastrophe!
However, what if your Will was stored in the same place as your winter holiday decorations?
If your Will was irreversibly damaged by damp or misplaced among other items, this could cause great difficulties for your loved ones should you die. It is vitally important that your Will is stored in a safe place within which it is protected from loss or damage such as damp, fire, pests, or wear and tear, and also that it can be easily accessed by your family or Executor on your passing. Should your Will be lost or irreversibly damaged when you die, you would effectively be treated as if you had died intestate and therefore your Estate would be divided up in accordance with UK law, which may be vastly different to how you would wish!
One of the recommended ways to store your Will is through a Will storage company.
As specialists in Will writing and associated legal services, Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services offer a combination of bespoke and fixed price services in order to professionally store your Will. Whichever financial option you choose, you can rest assured that your Will is safely and securely stored for you. Access to your Will is simple, you can arrange to collect your Will from our office with just 24 hours notice required or alternatively, on the event of your death, your Executors will be informed of the location of your Will. Storing your Will with Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services will give you the peace of mind that your Will is completely protected for you and your loved ones when the time comes.
Call Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services today arrange a free initial consultation via www.andredouglaswills.co.uk to discuss your needs throughout the surrounding areas of Essex.
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