Some people decide to keep their Will at home and store it in what they see as a safe place, for example in a box, a drawer, a filing cabinet, or even under the floorboards – after all, this is free and the Will is always readily at hand.
However, the dangers of storing your Will at home far outweigh the convenience. For example, if you have a fire, flood, or burglary, your Will could be lost, damaged, or destroyed. You or your family may accidentally get rid of your Will during a routine clear-out. There is also the danger that it could fall into the wrong hands, or your executors will not be able to find the Will when they need to.
For all these reasons, we would never (that’s never ever!) recommend storing your Will at home.
