Should I give anyone a copy of my signed will?

• Your will is your business and you are not required to give anyone a copy.
• However there are benefits to giving someone a copy especially if you have funeral and body disposal instructions in the will.
• Often a person’s will is not read until after their funeral so if the will contains specific instructions about the type of funeral or method of disposal for your body then it may be too late by the time the instructions come to light.
• Also by giving your executor a copy of the will they are aware of your wishes in advance and can judge whether they are willing or able to be your executor. For example they may suffer from ill health or live some distance from you and know that they will not be able to perform their executorial duties.