Keep your original Will secure, organised, and accessible when needed.

Your original signed Will is an important document. Proper custody can help reduce the risk of loss, accidental damage, misplacement, or unauthorised access.

EDL provides controlled Will custody support with documented deposit, storage, and retrieval procedures.

Our service is designed to help clients maintain clear custody records, and ensure that the location of the original Will is properly documented.

What this service may include

Controlled custody and safekeeping of the original signed Will
A unique Will custody reference number
Documented receipt and deposit records
A custody acknowledgement for the client
Controlled access to stored documents
A documented retrieval and release process
Support when you wish to retrieve, replace, or update your Will
Custody record updates when relevant information changes

How It Works

From deposit to retrieval, clearly documented.

1Arrange a custody appointmentContact EDL to arrange a suitable appointment for Will custody support.
2Verify and recordYour original signed Will is received, recorded, and assigned a unique custody reference.
3Receive a custody acknowledgementYou receive documentation confirming that your Will has been placed under EDL's custody arrangements.
4Controlled storageYour Will is stored according to EDL's documented custody and access procedures.
5Retrieval or updateContact EDL any time you wish to retrieve, replace, or update your Will.

Important Information: EDL's Secure Will Custody Support is a document custody and safekeeping service. The custody of a Will does not mean that EDL has been appointed as the executor, trustee, or estate administrator.

Clients should review their Will periodically and consider updating it when there are significant changes to their personal, family, financial, or estate-planning circumstances.

Will custody does not replace the need for proper estate planning or independent legal advice where appropriate.

Want to arrange Will custody?

Get in touch and we'll walk you through our custody and safekeeping arrangements, and how deposit and retrieval work.

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