As Will writing solicitors in North Wales know, there are many mistakes that can be made when people plan their estate without professional help.
There have been several common errors identified recently that legal experts have pinpointed as issues that make probate and the aftermath of someone’s death much more complex and prolonged.
One of the most common problems revealed is individuals not keeping their Will up to date. In this day and age, it is usual for people to have blended families, to have been divorced or to have a change in circumstances that affect the value of an estate. Changes to the tax regime such as inheritance tax are regular, and all of these should be prompts to review and possibly change a Will.
Although more people are making a Will these days, there are still high numbers of those who do so without legal support. This has resulted in a significant rise in the number of contested Wills. Ambiguous language and signatures that may not be deemed acceptable are just some of the issues that have been identified recently as problems more regularly seen in courts. Estate planning involves working with Will solicitors in North Wales to correctly identify assets, but legal advisors have been increasingly identifying issues when testators have gifted friends and family with goods that simply do not belong to them.
Have a conversation today with our team at Bennett Smith Solicitors about making your Will in a legal and appropriate manner.
