AL HB447

Montgomery County residents may file their wills with the Office of the Judge of Probate for safekeeping

The judge of probate must maintain a docket recording each will, its deposit date, and any withdrawal date

Filed wills remain confidential and accessible only to the depositor, their legal representative, or their attorney until the depositor's death

The docket itself is available for public inspection, though the actual will contents are not

The judge of probate may charge a reasonable fee for filing services; the act does not affect an individual's ability to revoke or amend their will