Without such a crucial document being drawn up by a legal professional, after a person’s death there can ensue a plethora of problems when the time comes to divide the person’s estate. These can include lengthy legal battles as well as instigating fighting amongst a family group, all of which are extremely painful at an already hard time. That is why it is of extreme importance that your wishes are written down.

A key motive to get your Will professionally drafted is if you wish to include people outside your immediate family as beneficiaries. From a Judge’s perspective, people outside immediate family groups are not dependents of the deceased person and thus would be unlikely to be seen as deserving or necessary to grant part of someone’s estate to. Only by writing down these wishes will they be adhered to by the Courts. Further, by simply writing down your wishes or telling a family member, you run the risk of not creating a binding Will, possibly resulting in a challenge to your wishes after passing. A professionally drawn up Will grants the owner a peace of mind that their wants are being heard as well as avoiding creating unnecessary tax liabilities for the beneficiaries.

Personal situations can inevitably change, and so to should your Will if circumstances require. By promptly changing your Will, you can ensure that your wishes are kept up to date and your voice heard.