Vicki is an active TEP member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners), with a Diploma in Trusts and Estates.

I am not entirely sure if I would use it for myself as my situation is a bit more complex A good kit for a straightforward will/ pair of wills. Due to an incorrect Will, you may end up paying up to 10% of the value of your estate in additional fees. A - Solicitors have been overcharging for will writing for too long, all because most people are under the impression that going to a solicitor is the only way to do it. If you decide Post Office wills or DIY will writing kits do not suit your needs, and you feel that visiting a solicitor is expensive and a hassle, you should consider getting your Wil written online. It is a good, inexpensive way of making a really simple will BUT if you want anything even slightly more complicated you would be very unwise to do it yourself.Additionally, there are circumstances in which the Will templates may not be suitable to your specific needs.

I understand you will use my personal data to improve services and send me marketing communications. I just needed to make a quick basic will, as my circumstances changed unexpectedly, and this was fine in this instance. DOMICILE -If you choose a ‘Download Now’ Ekit, two versions are available depending on your domicile. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

With these sort of things it is just a bit complicated and you want to get it right but given the complexity involved it is a good pack. This means that your legacy may lose value due to legal fees and unnecessary taxes, affecting your family financially and emotionally. The forms are for the whole UK which is helpful as Scottish inheritance law differs from English law in some instances. You can also download extra forms if you want to leave instructions as to the type of funeral you want etc. There are too many things that can go wrong and in these circumstances even the kit advises you to use a proper lawyer.