Non-motoring > Wills made public? Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Ambo Replies: 3
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New Mon 9 Dec 13 08:52 
 Wills made public? - Ambo
I always thought the contents of wills were made known publically after death but, in a case in which I am interested, the probate office nearest the deceased's home does not help. If it can be done, does anyone know the procedure for finding out please?
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New Mon 9 Dec 13 09:06 
 Wills made public? - Bromptonaut
AFAIK they are public documents after Probate or equivalent has been granted. Does this page help?

www.justice.gov.uk/courts/probate/copies-of-grants-wills
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New Mon 9 Dec 13 09:18 
 Wills made public? - Fenlander
Yep after probate is granted the will becomes a public document but up to that point the executors can refuse to show anyone else a copy... even a beneficiary.
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New Mon 9 Dec 13 11:25 
 Wills made public? - Roger.
Interestingly, I believe that in Spain, wills once drawn up, are lodged or registered with a government office of some sort.
We had both Spanish & UK wills when we lived there, as inheritance laws are much more rigid in Spain.
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