We definitely do not recommend that you prepare your own ‘do it yourself’ (DIY) will.
A will is a very important document as it sets out your final wishes for the distribution of your estate upon your death. Great care must be taken when preparing and signing the will so that it complies with the rules, principles and formalities required to create a valid will.
It is also your final opportunity to have your say and be heard regarding any important issues that perhaps you have not dealt with in your lifetime for whatever reasons.
At Collaborative Legal Solutions our Mobile Will Lawyers can help you with that. If you prepare your own will, the risk you run is that the will may be held to be invalid and your estate will then be distributed pursuant to the intestacy rules and your wishes may not be carried out.
If there is disharmony within your family then your estate may be under threat of an eligible applicant applying to the court for a family provision order on the basis that he or she may be dissatisfied with your distribution of the estate. The applicant may claim that you have left him or her without adequate provision for their maintenance, education and advancement in their life. If satisfied, the Court may make an order altering your distribution of your estate.
At Collaborative Legal Solutions, we will ensure that your will complies with the principles, rules and formalities required by the law and will take steps to address the possibility of a disappointed beneficiary. Call Collaborative Legal Solutions TODAY to book a Set Fee Initial Consultation with our Brisbane Mobile Lawyer to receive a genuine approach to assisting you to resolve your concerns and check out our SELFieDOCS which are available for purchase (sample legal documents).