Where should I store my will once it has been signed?

Once a will has been signed, it should be stored in a secure location such as a safe or a safe deposit box at a financial institution. It is important for the person who signed the will to keep the original document in a secure place, as the original will need to be presented to the probate court after the testator’s passing. It is generally not acceptable to submit a copy of the will for probate, unless there are exceptional circumstances. In Florida, there is no provision for filing wills with the clerk of the probate court prior to death, so it is advisable for the testator to keep the will in a safe deposit box at a bank or another secure location.