Missing Will Search

Our Missing Will Search Services are FREE for local authorities. 

When a person sadly passes away, finding their will can be difficult, especially if they passed away unexpectedly or with no friends or family who appear to be in contact with the individual. If no Will exists the person will have died 'Intestate' and their estate will be distributed in line with the 'rules of intestacy'.

Locating a valid Will is important as it will inform those relevant how the persons possessions, finances and assets (their 'Estate) should be dealt with after their death.  A copy of any Will should be held by the deceased and their Executor/s should know where a copy is kept or be in their possession for safe keeping.

However, this is not always the case.  A Will could have been made a number of years before the persons passing and communications with the Executor or family have ceased or the Executor is simply not aware of the persons passing.

As an executor, you have a legal duty to distribute the deceased’s estate correctly. If any mistakes are made, you could be held financially responsible.

To avoid the incorrect administration of an 'estate' or issues arriving at a later stage,  due diligence should be taken in order to search for a registered or unregistered Will in the UK.

Initially a search of the deceased's personal belongings should be made to ensure no copy of a Will is in their possession.  It would be advisably to also speak with the deceased's bank as they may be holding a copy for safe keeping.  Speaking with the deceased's friends and family may also lead to clues regarding the deceased's intentions after they have passed or if they are aware of the existence of a Will or its whereabouts.

If still no Will has been located then a further, professional search should be undertaken. 

Harrisons Probate Solutions Group are able to offer a WILL SEARCH option to suit your requirements via our Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Will Search service.

Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Will Searches do not just rely on email communications with solicitors when enquiring if they hold a Will for a deceased individual. Extended searches are available upon request where our team will also contact solicitors in the locality of the deceased in writing to ensure no electronic communication is missed and to enhance your search.

Will Search Options:

Will Search - Basic

A Will Search - Basic is recommended if you are in possession of a Will Registration certificate or believe that the Will you are looking for was registered.

• Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Database - Checks to see if a Will has been registered with Harrisons Asset Search Solutions.
  

Will Search - Plus

A Will Search - Plus performs three key searches to look for Wills that have been registered and for Wills that have not been registered.

• Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Database - Checks to see if a Will has been registered with Harrisons Asset Search Solutions.
• Geographical Area Search – Specify the area the deceased lived or where you believe a Will may be Stored or Registered. Our Team will contact Law firms and Professional Will Writers from IPW and SWW.
• Harrisons Asset Search Solution Professionals Database - Contact will be made with our Registered Professionals held on our database.
• Probate Depository Search – an enquiry of the safe custody clerk at the principle registry of the family division.

If required, we will also provide a quotation for Missing Will and Trustee indemnity insurance

Will Search - Pro

A Will Search - Pro offers full 'Peace of Mind' and due diligence in your search for Wills that have been registered and Wills that have not been registered.

• Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Database - Checks to see if a Will has been registered with Harrisons Asset Search Solutions.
• National Search (England & Wales) – Our Team will contact Law firms and Professional Will Writers from IPW and SWW Nationally in England and Wales.
• Harrisons Asset Search Solution Professionals Database - Contact will be made with our Registered Professionals held on our database.
• Probate Depository Search – an enquiry of the safe custody clerk at the principle registry of the family division.
• Probate Registry Search – obtain a copy of the grant of representation and a Will only if a grant is applied for. If the grant has not been applied for then the Probate Registry would not be aware of the Will.

• Notices can placed in a local newspaper (an optional add-on at £215+VAT per newspaper).

Following a Harrisons Asset Search Solutions Will Search, speak to us regarding Missing Will Insurance.  Undertaken our Missing Will Search service enables us to obtain some of the most competitive rates on the market.

Discuss your requirements today with a member of our team 01923 943499 or refer an enquiry via our contact form below.