Once you have made a will, it is vital that you make sure to store the original copy in a secure and safe manner. If the original will goes missing or is accidentally damaged, the executors of your will will not be able to proceed in carrying out your wishes. This can result in your estate being treated as though you had never made a will at all, which will lead to the consequences of dying “intestate” or without a will, where the court will decide how your assets are distributed.