Wednesday 21 March 2018

“Do-it-yourself” Wills



Families who are incorrectly filling in homemade Wills could be disinheriting their children.

So-called ‘Do-It-Yourself’ kits have grown in popularity over recent years, namely because of the reduced cost. Tempted by the price of just £20 in some cases, an increasing number of people are choosing to consolidate their final wishes using a DIY kit, or are at least attempting to.

A number of legal professionals have documented a rise in the number of clients who could be disinheriting their desired beneficiaries, mostly because they are asking them to be a witness to the signing of the Will. As a result, they are then ruled out of obtaining anything from the associated Estate.

Of course, where homemade will kits are concerned, this is not the only problem that could arise. Wills are complex documents with intricate legal language and in most cases, it is important to obtain expert help.

Ward Williams Financial Services Ltd believe that it is essential to use a professional in this complex area of Financial Planning.  For more information, please contact us on 01932 830664 or by email on wwfs@wardwilliams.co.uk.


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