Can anyone help you write your Will?

Anyone can help you write your Will, or you can do it yourself using an off-the-shelf product.  This may seem like a simpler and more cost-effective option, but DIY Wills can result in disputes, family members missing out on their inheritance, or additional costs due to errors or unclear wording

There are various formalities that you need to meet for your Will to be valid, and it may therefore be wise to consider using a solicitor to write your Will as it offers several benefits and helps mitigate risks associated with DIY Wills or using someone else to help you. Here’s why you should consider using a solicitor:

Benefits of Using a Solicitor

• Experts Solicitors have extensive legal training and experience in estate planning. We understand the complexities of the law and can ensure your Will is drafted correctly, reflecting your wishes accurately.
• Validity Solicitors know the formalities needed for your Will to be valid. If the Will is executed incorrectly, this could mean your Will is invalid and therefore the Governments rules will apply to your assets and not your wishes.
• Estate Planning A solicitor will work with you to consider how to protect your assets from care home fees or family members that you might not want to inherit as well as looking at any IHT liability and how to structure your estate to maximise your allowances and reliefs.
• Complex Situations Blended families are becoming more and more common and therefore it can be difficult to work out how to protect everyone. A solicitor can help you navigate your options and ensure everyone is protected for the future.
• Avoiding Mistakes DIY Wills or those created using online templates can often contain errors or unclear wording. Your Will must ensure your directions are not open to interpretation and that there are alternative arrangements where one of your beneficiaries may have died before you. For example, a solicitor can ensure that clauses regarding guardianship of minor children are clear and legally binding.

Using a solicitor to write your Will ensures that your wishes are accurately reflected and legally valid, providing peace of mind and protecting your loved ones from potential disputes and complications.

For a quote, just click the button above or call our head office on 01473 229 200. Our receptionist will connect you to the right probate team – Colchester, Woodbridge, London, or straight to Ipswich.