Are Wills Public Documents in the UK?

<pWhen a loved one passes away, questions often arise about their final wishes and how their estate will be distributed. One common query is whether a Will is a public document in the UK, and who is entitled to see its contents. The answer, like much of the law surrounding Wills and inheritance, is nuanced and depends on whether the Will has been granted probate.</p <h2Confidentiality of Wills Before Probate in England and Wales</h2 <pBefore probate is granted, a Will is generally a private and...