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Where there's a Will?

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Sandra

Sandra Report 13 Jul 2006 21:29

Evening all. I wrote to the postal searches office in York, mid June, for a copy of my grandfather's will (if there is one). My payment has been taken, but so far no further communication from them. Is this usual, has anyone else had dealings with the York Probate Sub-registry? Do I need to be a little more patient? any guidance would be much appreciated. many thanks Sandra

Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 13 Jul 2006 21:44

Advice on here is that it takes 6 weeks, Sandra jay

Sarah

Sarah Report 13 Jul 2006 21:57

I sent off at the end of May & still haven't heard anything either. Sarah :-)

Sandra

Sandra Report 13 Jul 2006 21:58

thanks Jay, I'll hang on in there before I take it up with them. Many thanks Sandra

Sandra

Sandra Report 13 Jul 2006 21:59

thanks Sarah, I suppose they must be innundated......I'll wait a bit longer. thanks

Michael

Michael Report 13 Jul 2006 22:30

I did order two from them... can't remember how long they took, but I don't think it was as long as 6 weeks..

Merry

Merry Report 13 Jul 2006 22:44

Michael must have given them a backhander........ They have a series of baskets marked One, Two, Three, Four, Five, and Six Week Old Applications.....only when they reach the last basket does anyone look at them! Merry

~*~ Mo

~*~ Mo Report 13 Jul 2006 23:02

The last will that I applied for took six weeks... The first will I applied for took 10 weeks Mo

Carolyn

Carolyn Report 13 Jul 2006 23:31

This thread has just reminded me that I ordered 2 wills from York on the 26th May (that's 7 weeks ago) and I'm still waiting for them. I'll try to remember to let you know when they finally arrive so you can tell exactly how far behind they are! Carolyn

Carolyn

Carolyn Report 15 Jul 2006 11:02

Just to let you know, my wills ordered on 26th May, have arrived this morning (that's 7 weeks and 1 day) so anyone waiting for one knows roughly what to expect. Carolyn