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Your Will is an important document and needs to be stored securely.

But how do you keep it safe, and still get access when you need it? You might need to make changes, for example to add a new child or grandchild, or if you inherit a sum of money. Whatever happens, it's a good idea to review your Will every few years, so it needs to be available immediately.

You could store it at home - but you risk it being lost or stolen, and it might not remain completely confidential. Storing your Will with a local solicitor or bank could be the answer, but this can be inconvenient and, if you move out of the area, it can be difficult for your executors to find.

Lawpack 's National Will Storage Service offers you a simple solution, giving complete protection to your Will with no time limit.

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Secure storage The benefits Your Will Storage pack
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Secure storage

Stored securely... returned promptly

Lawpack's National Will Storage Service uses a purpose-built, secure facility that meets the stringent requirements of British Standard 5454 for storing records and documents.

The centre holds all the nation's probate records dating back to 1858 and has a duty to preserve them in perpetuity.

Our service is designed to store your Will so that it can be easily retrieved and despatched to you within two working days when you need it.
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The benefits

Safe, secure and accessible

Safe and secure storage is at the heart of Lawpack's Will Storage service, but there are many other benefits:

Tamperproof precautions

Your Will will be given its own ID number, known only to you and your executor (with your consent). We make rigorous checks to ensure that nobody else can access it during your lifetime, and we guarantee never to open your sealed Will envelope.

Free Will forms and updates

When you want to review your Will, let us know and we'll send it back to you with a new Will form and instructions on filling it in. We'll also send you a bulletin on recent changes to the law that might affect your situation, for example changes to Inheritance Tax levels.

Keeping executors informed

With your consent, we'll tell your first-named executor where your Will is stored and make sure that only he or she can retrieve it after death.

Charity bequests/legacies

We can tell your chosen charities of bequests or legacies included in your Will. Charities appreciate this service.

Probate guidance

When the time comes to help your executors administer your Will and distribute your estate, we'll send them the latest edition of Lawpack's Wills, Power of Attorney & Probate book, which could save them considerable expense when they apply for a Grant of Probate.
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Your Will Storage pack

Simply apply for our FREE Will Storage pack by clicking 'apply today' and completing the online form.

For only £12.00 per year we will store your Will, offering security and peace of mind that your last wishes are in safe hands.

With the unique ID number issued to you when we receive your Will, we can retrieve and despatch it within two working days, letting you make any alterations you wish - then just return it to us for re-storage.

Comprehensive guidance notes help you through every step of the process.

In your Will Storage Pack you will find:

Will Storage Envelope - this will never be opened when in storage and, during your lifetime, will be returned to you and no-one else.

Return Envelope - used to send your Will (in its envelope) to us for safe storage.

Guidance Notes - to help you with the whole process.

Direct Debit Mandate - to be sent with your Will, allowing payment for the service.

Terms and Conditions - Keep this for future reference.
12 May 2008