Why should I use Secure Storage?
Keep your Will protected with secure storage
In a recent survey 10% of the UK population have made a Will but have not told anyone where the original document is!
Your Will is the most important document you will ever make, but if it cannot be found after your death your estate will be divided according to the Laws of Intestacy. This could have serious implications for your chosen beneficiaries and may mean that they do not receive your estate as set out in your Will.
The Law presumes that upon your death if a Will you have made cannot be found, you must have destroyed it and did not wish for the content to be taken into account. If anything happens to your Will, or your Executor doesn’t know where to find it, you will be treated as if you have never written one. Countless Wills are damaged, lost, or accidentally destroyed every year causing untold difficulties for those left behind when trying to obtain probate and administer the estate. Securely storing your Will is vital.
‘The Will Guys’ Secure Storage Service ensures that your Will is kept safe and can be released to your Executor(s) at the time of your death. This also means that the content of the document can be kept private – your Executor(s) will be provided with a letter confirming that they are Executor(s), but a copy will not be released to them until after your death. Your wishes will only be known to your Executor(s) after you have passed away.
Secure storage of your Will is just as important as making your Will. Choosing to use our secure storage facility will ensure that your Estate is distributed as intended after your death.
At The Will Guys we offer a safe and secure facility to store your Will. So when the time comes your Executors can contact us to retrieve your Will which will be we sent directly to them by tracked post.
How much is annual storage?
Storing your Will with The Will Guys could not be easier. For an annual fee of £35.00 we will store your Will and allow you to make one like for like amendment per year free of charge.
How do I pay for secure storage?
The Will Guys will set up an annual direct debit and storage will be collected from your nominated bank account on or around the same day each year.
How do I remove my Will from storage?
Should you require your documents out of storage for any reason at a later date, then you will need to make this request to us in writing stating your full name, date of birth, address and providing ID.
Where documents are required for more than one party, we require BOTH client’s details. In order for us to return your documents to you, your storage payments will need to be up to date. Once this has been confirmed your documents will be retrieved from storage and posted out to you. Your signature will be required on delivery.
What happens to my Will if The Will Guys was to close?
In the event that our business is sold or transferred to another company, we want to assure all clients who have entrusted us with the storage of their Will that they will be promptly informed of the change. The new owners will provide clear information regarding the future storage of your Will, along with any available options to ensure the continued protection of your important documents.
Should this occur, the National Will Register will be informed of the sale/transfer and their records will be amended to show the new location of your Will. Your peace of mind remains our priority throughout this transition and we are committed to ensuring the security and accessibility of your Will.