Ensure Your Will is Never Lost

Register Your Will in the UK

You've taken the important step of writing your Will. Now, ensure your final wishes are found. Our SRA-regulated solicitors can register your Will with The National Will Register, giving your family ultimate peace of mind.

Why Registering Your Will is a Non-Negotiable Final Step

You've invested time and money to create your Will. But a Will that cannot be found is the same as having no Will at all. Registration is the simple, low-cost step that ensures your planning was not in vain and protects your family from future distress.

What Happens if Your Will is Lost?

If your executors cannot locate your final Will, they cannot act on your wishes. This can lead to devastating consequences:

Your Estate is Distributed by Law: The strict Rules of Intestacy take over, meaning people you intended to inherit may get nothing.
Previous Wills Used by Mistake: An outdated Will could be found and used, leading to the wrong inheritance distribution.
Family Disputes and Stress: Your loved ones are left with a legacy of uncertainty, legal costs, and emotional conflict at the worst possible time.

UK Case Study: The Cost of a Lost Will

Blyth v Sykes [2019]

The Situation: A deceased woman's original 2014 Will, which was professionally drafted and stored, could not be found after her death. Her family could only find a copy.

The Problem: The law presumes that if an original Will cannot be found, the deceased person deliberately destroyed it with the intention of revoking it. The family had to go to the High Court to "prove" the copy of the Will, arguing it was simply lost, not destroyed.

The Outcome: The family won, but only after a stressful and extremely expensive court case that depleted the estate's assets. Had the Will's location been registered, this entire ordeal could have been avoided with a simple search.

The Peace of Mind of Will Registration

Registering your Will with The National Will Register provides a simple, secure, and permanent solution.

Certainty: Your executors can perform a "Certainty Will Search" and are guaranteed to find the location of your most up-to-date Will.
Peace of Mind: You have tangible proof that your wishes are recorded and will be found, preventing family distress.
Protection: It prevents an old, out-of-date Will from being used by mistake and protects against fraudulent claims.
Speed: It significantly speeds up the probate process, allowing your beneficiaries to receive their inheritance much faster.

A solicitor providing peace of mind to clients

"The Whole Process Was Handled with Professionalism and Efficiency"

"I had my Will written years ago but never knew about registration. The team at Wildlings explained the importance clearly and handled the entire process for me. A great weight off my mind."

- Client from Birmingham

"Very friendly and professional service. They made registering my existing Will so simple and gave me complete peace of mind that my family will be able to find it. Thank you."

- Google Review

"The communication was excellent. I was kept informed at every stage and received my certificate promptly. Would definitely recommend their will registration service."

- ReviewSolicitors Client

Our Simple 3-Step Will Registration Process

Contact Our Team

Use the form on this page to request a callback. We'll confirm your details and provide our fixed fee for the registration service.

We Handle the Paperwork

Our solicitors complete the official registration, securely lodging the details of your Will and its location on the national database.

Receive Your Certificate

You receive an official Registration Certificate, giving you tangible proof that your Will is safe and can be found by your executors.

Your Questions Answered

What is The National Will Register?

The National Will Register is the UK's official central database of Wills, recommended by The Law Society. Solicitors and probate professionals use its "Certainty Will Search" service as a standard step to locate Wills after someone passes away, ensuring the correct, final Will is found.

Does registering my Will make the contents public?

No, absolutely not. The registration is completely confidential. It only records that a Will exists and its precise location (e.g., held securely at our office). The contents of your Will are never shared and remain private until your executors need to begin the probate process.

I already have a Will. Can you still register it for me?

Yes. Even if we did not write your Will, we can still provide our professional service to register its location on your behalf. This is a common request, and we are happy to help you add this vital layer of security to your existing plans. Contact us to get started.

Is it a legal requirement to register a Will?

No, registration is not a legal requirement for a Will to be valid. However, it is a crucial practical step. A legally perfect Will is completely useless if your executors cannot find it after your death. Registration is the best way to prevent this from happening.

Book your initial consultation with our Wills & Probate Solicitors in Birmingham. Freephone 0330 333 8797, request a callback or email info@wildings-solicitors.co.uk for specialist advice.