text: how  can i see copy of a will after probate? we are querying the contents of a will of a person who died 12 months ago wills are kept at the registry  for vital statistics on microfilm. all you have to provide is the persons name and date of death and they will allow you to review the will. this is done after probate is registered. if you require a copy there is a nominal fee for so doing. in the phone book it is usually under the registrar general or registry for vital statistics which would be dependent on where you live.