At CB Wills™ we provide a clear path for secure storage of your Will at no cost.
In fact, the Public Trustee’s WA Will Bank is a community service that keeps
Western Australian Wills safe from loss, theft or damage. Original Wills are
stored in a purpose-built, fireproof vault and also scanned and electronically
stored for added security.
There is no charge for people who deposit their own Wills in the WA Will Bank.
While alive, only the testator or their lawyer can retrieve the original Will.
After death, only the executor (or other authorised person) can access the Will
and a copy of the death certificate and approved identification (or written legal
authorisation) is required to do so. There are no charges to retrieve the Will
but all requests for Wills must be made in writing.
Alternatively, you can store your original Will in a secure safe place, like a safe
or safety deposit box, where it cannot be stolen, altered or destroyed.
