You may already know that it is wise to write a will, especially if you have amassed plenty of wealth and want your loved ones and estate cared for if anything happens to you.

Since this might be your first time writing a will, you may not know the ins and outs. That is why you need to hire a will and estate solicitor. Note the following:

Hiring a Will and Estate Solicitor

A will does not just contain a few sentences that state who receives what after you become incapacitated or pass away — there is more to it than that. You need a solicitor to help you phrase it legally.

Start by hiring a will and estate solicitor so that you are guided from the beginning. Expect to have a lengthy discussion before any writing begins. The discussion helps the solicitor understand your unique estate and enables you to get an idea of what to expect. It might mainly be a question and answer session, but the will and estate solicitor may also explain the will writing process and the fees charged.

Gathering Documents and Filling Them Out

Your will and estate solicitor will help you gather the required documents and fill them out correctly. You may be required to write down the name of the person or company that will execute your will. This person or company should also be authorised by a court when your will is being validated.

How to Avoid Will Disputes

A will and estate solicitor is skilled and experienced enough to help you avoid creating loopholes for will disputes. This is avoided by ensuring you have put in writing what every person gets. You should also indicate whether anybody might come from nowhere to make a claim.

Also, most will dispute lawyers might try to prove that you were coerced, under the influence of a drug or not of sound mind at the time of writing the will. To avoid this, will and estate solicitors help you gather credible witnesses who can attest that you were not only of sound mind but not coerced at the time of writing and signing your will.

Is a Will and Estate Solicitor Expensive?

Will and estate solicitors may quote their fees as a percentage of your estate, meaning the larger your estate, the higher the fee. However, this shouldn't deter you from hiring a solicitor. The service you get is worth your hard-earned money.

Contact a local will and estate solicitor to learn more.