The only thing worse than dying without a will is dying with a
will which cannot be located.
The location of your original will is important. There is only
one original will – the one that is signed by the
willmaker and the witnesses. This original will should be safely
guarded. If the original cannot be found, the law will
presume that the willmaker intended to revoke the will. If an
original will is destroyed in circumstances that clearly do not
reflect the intention by the willmaker to revoke the will, a copy
of the will may be admitted to Probate.
Here are some options for where to keep your will:
(1) At Home, In a Safe
Some willmakers prefer to keep their wills at home.
Keeping your will at home has the some benefits: it is a no-cost
option, and your original will is easily accessible in case you
wish to change it in a rush.
