It is a fact that some 65% of the population have not made Wills.  Why is this - is it the cost of employing a Solicitor or the uncertainty of the salesen from the various Will Writing Services?

For a personal, professional service why not contact me.  I have had 43 years experience of not only writing Wills and Trusts but also executing Wills through the Probate Registry.

As a sole probate practitioner I think you will find my costs meet with your expectations.

In addition to the 43 years of experience I am a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) a Society created by members of Corporate Trustees, Lawyers dealing with Wills and Trusts, Financial Advisers and Insurance Profesionals dealing with Trusts.

So why choose a professional at all? Few people would trust themselves or an unqualified acquaintance to draw up complex legal documents relating to business contracts or the buying and selling of a house.

However, the same sense of caution does not always extend to drawing up a Will in spite of the numerous examples of what can go wrong in the absence of professional legal advice.

In one case highlighted by the Law Society recently, an elderly lady drew up a Will for just £24 with a man who advertised in her local paper. The lady had lost touch with her son and did not want him to inherit anything because he had treated her badly in the past. Instead, she wanted her estate to go to her long-time devoted carers.

However, when she died, the Will turned out to be invalid because it had not been properly drawn up and contained several legal errors. The carers received nothing and the son inherited everything despite the old lady’s wishes.

The problem is that there is no regulation covering unqualified people offering Will making services. The rising number of DIY Will-making packs on sale at local shops and supermarkets are also unregulated.

As a member of STEP I am regulated and in order to continue my membership must keep up to date with the many changes that take place in the law relating to Wills and Trusts.

Using a DIY Will or seeking the help of an unregulated provider may seem a cheaper option but the scope for something going wrong is considerable. If your Will is not properly drafted then it may have no legal value. This could cause serious problems for your loved ones who could lose some of their rightful inheritance.

So please do contact me for an informal chat and an estimate of the costs involved. I will be only to happy to call to see you at home at a time convenient to you.

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Contact me Bob Jennings:                         

Email:                  bob@bob236.co.uk

Telephone:          01489 589478

Mobile:                07926 450 164