How much will it cost to make a Will?

Around a third of adults in the UK have a Will – the remaining two-thirds have left things to chance. Here’s what you need to know before writing a Will and why using a free or cheap Will writing service could cost your loved ones dearly.

Kits designed for writing a Will are available cheaply in many shops and at the Post Office. You can also find various DIY Will websites where you enter your details and get a downloadable, printable Will either for free or for a low fee. But DIY Wills – whether created online or offline – simply spell disaster. Common problems include:

• The Will may not meet the requirements of the Wills Act and may therefore be invalid.
• The language used may be ambiguous, causing confusion and upset for your loved ones (not to mention the potential of legal expenses) at an already difficult time.
• Someone may contest the Will and argue it is not valid, for a number of potential reasons. This can cost your estate thousands in legal fees. If you use a professionally qualified Will writer to prepare your Will, they will prepare clear attendance notes and letters recording your wishes and instructions with you which can be produced in the event of a dispute.
• The Will may not accurately give effect to your wishes, leaving loved ones without proper provision.

It is worth spending a few pounds more for a Wills specialist

Our Wills can provide protection against all of the above events – for example:

• If your partner needs care after your death, ensuring your share of the family wealth is not used to pay their care fees.
• If your partner remarries after your death, ensuring your share of the family wealth does not pass outside of the family.
• If your partner gets into financial difficulty after your death, ensuring your share of the family wealth is not taken by creditors.
• Once both you and your partner have died, ensuring that your share of the family wealth is not taken by creditors or lost in a divorce settlement.

We understand that cost is a huge concern for those looking at writing a Will for the first time. Basic Wills packages can look very attractive on price, but remember that it is a false economy if the Will is not valid or provides little in the way of protection from common life problems.

Our specialist type of Wills provide added protection for your loved ones. We also offer a number of package deals that allow you to make both types of Lasting Power of Attorney at the same time for a very affordable fee. The fixed fee we quote is the fee you pay. There will be no nasty surprises.

Should you wish to arrange a free initial appointment or simply find out more, you can call our Support Team on 0800 788 0508. There is, of course, no obligation on your part.