You could of course write your own Will . In fact , high street stationary shops will even sell you a kit to enable you to do so . But whilst the low cost of these DIY Will kits may seem very appealing at first , the £ 10 you spend writing one now could in fact cost you a lot more later down the line when changes need to be made , or when your family need to go through probate after you have passed . This can be very stressful for those that you leave behind , and during a time when they should be mourning , and having to deal with your estate using a Will which is incorrect , or worse invalid , will be that last thing you would want for them .
If your wishes are quite simple , for example you ’ re married and you wish to leave everything to your spouse or children , then a DIY Will may well be a viable option . However , when things start to get a bit more complex , for example if you ’ re not married , or you own a business or perhaps have assets overseas , then it would be far more sensible to seek out professional advice to avoid any mistakes .
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