[Margaret Pilkington]

There is no compulsory register of wills…although some solicitors do file a will with a central storage facility.

I do think this is a good idea….but as the administrator of Ma’s estate I could not have destroyed any valid will because the contents did not suit me…but that is just me.
My conscience would have nipped me for the rest of my life….but I am sure there are some ruthless relatives that might do that.

I know after Ma died and we could only find an invalid will(unwitnessed)….the solicitor suggested that it might be a good idea to check if this had been done….but of course this incurred a cost of almost £200…..so we did not do it(this was a joint decision between us).
All the trouble that was created was by one member who incited two other brothers to join in his nasty activities…..and this was a very modest estate.
All of them, could not wait to get their hands on the portion of their inheritance…..and one of them (who still has not been in contact with me to check when the funeral is) phoned the solicitor to find out when he would get his money……..Barsteward that he is.
If he were on fire I would bring Marshmallows to toast.