I want to make sure that when I die, my loved ones are taken care of, my possessions are distributed according to my wishes, my debts are paid and my estate is settled. I understand I need a will. How do I create a legal will? Can you make a will without a solicitor or do I need a lawyer to write a will? How do I write a will?
You may want to write your own will to save money on legal fees. Although, in Law, even a holographic will can be legal, it’s a far better idea to use a lawyer to create a legal will in printed form to make sure your wishes are carried out by the use of the “terms of art” that so greatly reduce the possibility of your will being misinterpreted. A lawyer who specializes in estate planning law will be up to date on current estate law and in consultation with your accountant, can minimize the tax consequences to your Estate so the value of the Estate is retained for your beneficiaries.
When you consult with a wills and estates lawyer to create a last will and testament, he will obtain details of your estate, your proposed beneficiaries and who you want to discharge the responsibilities of a Trustee.