Britons warned to use qualified Will-writers for estate planning

Posted 09/08/2010

Britons looking to write their Will have been advised to only use people who are qualified to provide the service.

There have been reports by people seeking to set out their Wills regarding cheap companies adding hidden costs to their services and even of beneficiaries having their payouts stolen, BBC News reported.

An investigation into false Will-writing companies by Panorama found that some companies had been demanding payment from families for handling the Will after the client’s death, while another lost a Will while it was charging for it to be stored.

The report pointed out the key difference between a Will-writing firm and a solicitor, stating that the former is not covered by the law, meaning there will be no cover in place should something happen to the document.

People looking for a fully approved online Wills service could try that available from Ashtons Legal, which provides a safe and trusted service to protect your money and property and ensure it benefits the people you care about the most.

Those who prefer a traditional face-to-face service and wish to see their solicitor will also be fully looked after at Ashtons Legal, and tax and estate planning specialists are available to advise anyone with more complicated financial or family circumstances.