The most common issue with a DIY Will is when it comes to witnessing the document. For a Will to be valid it must be signed by the person making the Will( the testator) and two independent adults. Neither of these witnesses can be beneficiaries under the Will or the spouses or civil partners of any of the beneficiaries. If the Will is not signed correctly it will be invalid, meaning your estate will pass in accordance with the laws of intestacy and most likely end up with your estate not being distributed as you would have liked. With this being the case, it is advised that you use a professional Will Writer to not only draft the document for you, but to also ensure it is signed and witnessed correctly avoiding any difficulties upon death.
If you have not yet written a Will and would like to do so, we have Will Writers located throughout the country.
To locate a Will Writer in your area, visit: http:// www. willwriters. com / members /
The Society of Will Writers
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