# The Navy and Marines (Property of Deceased) Order 1956, Article 6


If the instrument does not appear to the Inspector invalid as a Will, he shall issue a receipt for it to the testator and shall cause it to be stamped with the official seal of the Admiralty. He shall retain it in safe custody until such time as the testator ceases to serve as a seaman or marine, or dies, when he shall return it to the testator or send it to his nominee or to a claimant as the case may be.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1956/1217/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/navy-and-marines-property-of-deceased-order-1956/article-6
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