Granting Probate - Return Original Will?

[Jennykenny]

I have just been granted Probate in respect of my husband's estate, but the County Court (not sure if that is the correct name) has retained his original will.
Is this usual??

[Misky]

It's the Probate Registry and yes, they do keep the original Will. There should be a copy attached to the Grant of Probate they have sent you.

[Buenchico]

Once a grant of representation (probate) has been issued a will becomes a public document, which anyone can obtain a copy of (for a tenner). It's therefore important that the Probate Registry retains the original document so that copies can be made and (for example) any later queries about its authenticity or validity can be looked into.

[Jennykenny]

Thank you both.
And yes good point about it being public record afterwards. I hadn't thought of that.