Frequently Asked Questions - Answered
How long does it take to register? How long does it take to
search?
It takes just 60
seconds to register or search. Certainty is a highly intelligent
register, we have ensured it is extremely easy for you to use.
Do I need to register my will if my partner knows where it
is?
A recent public survey
commissioned by Certainty showed that 67% of people did not know where to find
their parents will.
It is a fact that not
being able to locate a will causes untold distress and the potential financial
loss for a sibling, or beneficiary. Certainty's 3-step process takes just 60
seconds to record the details that ensure if your will is lost, misplaced or
forgotten over the passage of time, it can be instantly found.
Register
to 'know with Certainty' that your will shall be executed in accordance with
your wishes.
What Happens If I Don't Register?
- Your beneficiaries may not receive
inheritance in accordance with your instructions.
- Your will may be found after your estate
has been distributed.
- The Courts distribute your assets.
- You may be financially penalized.
- An old will may be discovered and deemed
as your final wishes.
- Family disputes can occur.
- Your children and dependants may not be
looked after in the way you have chosen.
- It may be assumed that you never wrote a
will.
Register
and know with Certainty that your Will shall be executed in accordance with
your wishes.
I don't have a will.
Well you should have! A
will is the most important document you will ever produce, it protects and
distributes your assets in accordance with your wishes. Simply click on 'Find A
Solicitor' to find a will writing solicitor who can write and register your
will for you.
Do I send my Will to you?
No, your solicitor
handles all necessary procedures.
Do I need to tell someone that I've registered my will?
Not if you don't want
to. Upon execution of your will a solicitor will search and find your will
Certainty. NB only a beneficiary or executor of the will is entitled to search
and view your will.
Can anyone find out I have made a will or view it?
No, only a beneficiary
or executor contained within your will would be contacted following a search.
How much does it cost to write a will?
You can find a solicitor
that is local to you with Certainty, simply click Find a 'Solicitor'. Costs
vary dependant upon the complexity of the will. Cost can start from as little
as £50 to have your will written by a legal professional.
Why use a solicitor to write my will?
Certainty
always recommends that a solicitor writes your will. Solicitors across England
and Wales are regulated by the Law Society, which ensures that you receive the
correct and very best advice. You can use Certainty.co.uk to find a solicitor
in your local area who will be able to write and register your will with
Certainty. A well advised and regularly updated will alleviates dispute and
minimises exposure to tax when your will is brought into effect. You can find a
network of solicitors in our 'Find A Solicitor' section.
How long do you hold my details for?
Your details are held
for 99 years on the Certainty register.
Safe & Secure.
Certainty.co.uk
has developed highly intelligent software that operates within a totally safe
and secure environment. Certainty's data and information management platforms
are state of the art and dynamically galvanize communication with information.
Certainty's
back-up servers are technically infallible and ensure lifelong data security
and management.
* Free Will registration offer is open to all Wills made before 1st January 2008. Certainty.co.uk reserve the right to remove any Wills which are later found to be incorrectly dated


