Beneficiaries' entitlement to copy of will under Scottish law

[rjhfandclf]

Hello, I am a new member.

I am listed as a beneficiary of a Scottish will. The solicitors handling the estate have advised me of the bequest - subject to sufficient funds being available. I would like to see a copy of the will (for rather obvious reasons) as I believe I would be entitled under English law. I can't immediately find the answer by online search, so can anyone advise me of my entitlement. So far the solicitors have not been the most communicative, so I would like to know the position before being any more 'forceful' in what I request.

Thanks

[des8]

Hi and welcome

If confirmation of the will has been granted you should be able to obtain a copy from the local sheriffs Court or Commissary Department, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 27 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LB.

In English law only the executors have a right to see the will prior to the grant of probate (after probate anyone can obtain a copy from the probate registry). If probate is not required the will remains a private document and it could in extreme circumstances require a court order to obtain disclosure!

[rjhfandclf]

Thanks DES8 for your advice. I fear confirmation may take a while as I believe there are around 60 named beneficiaries to be tracked down; but as the deceased left no descendants or close relatives, hopefully there will be no contestation. Probably best just to keep an eye on it for the time being.

Thanks again