By Rebecca Collins - 8 Oct 2013
Writing a Will is easy right? Just leave everything to my
spouse and then bury my body?
Do it yourself Will kits may make it seem easy but there are
many pitfalls throughout the process of making a Will which could
make your Will invalid or mean that your testamentary intentions
are not fulfilled.
A Will is often not given the importance that it
deserves. It usually deals with all the assets that you have
worked all your life to acquire.
When drafting a Will there are many things to consider which
your lawyer will go through with you, including how you own your
assets, the legal obligations you have when you die and how your
family can be best cared for. Although the Will itself may be
simple, all these considerations can make it very complex and a do
it yourself Will kit will not always suffice.
Too many times we have come across DIY Wills that do not truly
reflect the Will-maker's intentions or that do not meet the Court's
strict requirements to be a valid Will. Court applications to
rectify this can be very costly and time consuming and some of the
most complicated and expensive estates we have are "simple Wills"
where the Will-maker did not get proper legal advice.
At a time of high emotional stress, avoid additional worries for
your family. The monetary costs of fixing an incorrect Will
can be huge. The impact on family
relationships sorting out disputes can be
irreparable. Getting it right while you are alive will save
your family money and headaches after you die.
If you would like a new Will, or to have your current Will
reviewed, please contact us.
Contacts
Rebecca
Collins
Lewis
Grant