How can I make sure my wishes are carried out?

Each valid will should appoint an executor or a person designated to administer your estate after you die. More than one person can be named as executors. You can choose anyone to be your executor including your spouse, relative, friend or your Solicitor. You should first ask individuals if they are prepared to take on the administrative responsibilities.

Being an executor is a responsible position. The executor must obtain probate of the will and administer payment of any tax liabilities, debts or expenses before distributing the balance to the beneficiaries named in your will. An executor who is not a beneficiary may apply to the court for payment for his or her work as executor.

Can I make a will myself?

If you wish, you can draw your own will. Printed forms for wills are available from stationers. There is no requirement that a solicitor must draft a will.

However, it is not in your best interests to draft your own will. There have been many cases where personally drafted wills were either unclear, not properly drawn or caused an unwanted tax liability. Many of these cases end up in court and take years to resolve. This can cause distress and even hardship to the family of the deceased. In general, Solicitors do not charge a large fee for making a will.

Generally, investing in a professionally drawn will is a good investment and can eliminate much hardship in the future.

Our Online Legal Wills are drafted by solicitors & for added peice of mind, your will can be personally solicitor checked by using our service

How Does a Solicitor Checked Will help me?

Having a solicitor check your will is in your best interest because the solicitor will:

• Assure the validity of the will and that it is properly drawn, signed and witnessed.
• Clarify that your wishes are precisely expressed in the will.
• Advise you regarding adequate provision for your spouse and children, or for any former spouse or any dependants.
• Advise you as to any possible liability for capital gains tax, which might result from provisions you have made in your will.
• Advise you on choosing an executor and on the executor’s right to be paid for his or her time and trouble in administering your estate.
• Advise you on the best way to arrange your affairs.

Legal Documents Online offers optional Solicitor Checked Wills. Have your Legal Will personally checked by a Solicitor. Just complete your Legal Will online and at the end of the process, you will recieve an option to submit your Legal Will to an associated solicitor.

One of our Solicitors will contact you by phone within 2 business working days to discuss the final drafting of your Legal Will.

This service is ideal for those with comprehensive Legal Will requirements, children from previous marriages or those who just want that extra peace of mind of individual solicitor approval.