Why use a Solicitor to prepare your Will when you could do it yourself?

A question I often get asked by clients when discussing Wills and the costs involved is ‘why do I need a Solicitor to prepare my Will when I can do one online or write a Will myself?’

A recent article published by the Law Society Gazette answers this question really well by highlighting that sometimes your personal affairs may not be as simple as you initially think, which is where bespoke legal advice is imperative to mitigate potential claims or issues arising in the future.

This may, for example, involve a discussion surrounding capacity, disinheriting certain beneficiaries, benefitting vulnerable family members/friends or protecting assets where you have children from different relationships. These are the types of issues usually highlighted during the initial appointment when taking your Will instructions and the options available going forward, together with potential avenues to mitigate any future claims, would be discussed in detail.

The Article goes on to discuss insurance differences between law firms and unregulated organisations offering a Will writing service. In some cases, the different level of insurance is so significant that in the latter case it could only cover the cost of the Will and not the actual long term loss that may result due to the level of advice provided.

For advice in relation to writing a Will, contact our expert Team on 01908 660966 / 01604 828282 or email Wills@franklins-sols.co.uk.