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Can I get a copy of a 2007 will?

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gemqueen

gemqueen Report 16 Feb 2008 12:43

My father in law died last year and I have seen the will but my sister in law won't let me have a copy for my hubbie and our family records. Can I get a copy or is it only available after a certain number of years.
Thanks
Di

Researching:
Stanford (Richmond -Surrey & Buckinghamshire) Pill (Berkshire / Wilts) Longstaff (Co Durham) Crawley (Hertfordshire)

Mummy Bear

Mummy Bear Report 16 Feb 2008 12:49

Di

Yes, there are no time restrictions

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm


Can remember the address in York but the above link will have it.

Or if you know the local probate office that dealt with it contact them.

I think it'll cost you about £5 if you go to London yourself, pay £5 wait 1 hour and its yours

MB

gemqueen

gemqueen Report 16 Feb 2008 14:26

Mummy Bear
Thank you. It was done in Chester so would Chester probate office have it?
Thanks
Di

Researching:
Stanford (Richmond -Surrey & Buckinghamshire) Pill (Berkshire / Wilts) Longstaff (Co Durham) Crawley (Hertfordshire)

gemqueen

gemqueen Report 16 Feb 2008 14:33

Mummy Bear
Just been on the website you gave me and have found the address I need to write to in York.
Thanks again
Di

Researching:
Stanford (Richmond -Surrey & Buckinghamshire) Pill (Berkshire / Wilts) Longstaff (Co Durham) Crawley (Hertfordshire)

Mummy Bear

Mummy Bear Report 16 Feb 2008 16:59

Di

Before you write to York, give the Manchester and Liverpool probate offices a call to see if they have it.

I recently had to get one that was done in Brighton - I phoned them they confirmed the details, I paid over the phone and I received the copy within a couple of days. Might be worth a couple of calls before contacting York.

Best wishes
MB

gemqueen

gemqueen Report 16 Feb 2008 17:21

Mummy bear.
Cheque and form already in the post. Never mind but thanks for pointing me in the right direction anyway. I've waited a year so another 2 weeks if I have to isn't long to wait.
Thanks
Di

Researching:
Stanford (Richmond -Surrey & Buckinghamshire) Pill (Berkshire / Wilts) Longstaff (Co Durham) Crawley (Hertfordshire)