They will need to make application to the Registry and provide proof of death of the person whose Will they are searching for. The search will also be available with the death certificate as an option. The usual procedures and fees for obtaining Registry certificates will apply In many cases a solicitor or funeral director will arrange the search for your family. The choice is up to you. If you have made your Will with a solicitor or the Public Trustee or other trustee company, they will usually offer to store your Will for you.
Registration is voluntary.
However it will make it easier for your Will, and any related instructions, to be found by your family when needed. If your Will is stored with a solicitor or professional trustee or scorer they may make the registration for you. Details of all Wills deposited at the NSW Supreme Court will be included in the Wills Register. The NSW Registry does not see your Will, so cannot comment on its validity and cannot provide you with legal advice. We recommend that you seek appropriate advice from a solicitor, the Public Trustee or other professional.