Should I Keep My Original Will at Home or Store it Professionally?

In estate planning, confidentiality and security are essential. That’s why Squiggle prefers you to store your Will professionally.

This is because if you ever lose or misplace your Will and can’t locate a copy, you will be considered “intestate,” meaning your Estate will be distributed according to the intestacy rules rather than what you specified in your Will. Secure storage reduces this risk.

In addition, when a Will is stored professionally, it is subject to scrutiny to confirm it is properly signed, dated, and witnessed. This is a crucial step in ensuring the Will’s validity.

If any of these essential aspects are missing, this can render the Will invalid, which could result in your final instructions not being honoured. Storing your Will professionally helps to safeguard against these oversights.

Note: Secure Will storage is free with Squiggle.

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