Consumers 'must overcome misconceptions about writing Wills'

Call us on our free phone number 0800 587 0093

People Finder

Search AG

Share this site

My Ashton KCJ Bookmarks

Currently no favourites bookmarkedAdd this page to FavoritesCharacter limit exceeded! Limit:To delete the bookmark click on the title and drag out.Bookmark already exists!Custom titleDescriptionPlease fill in all required fields!

100smoothness

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/ashtonkc/public_html/modules/mod_cd_fapa/tmpl/default.php on line 56

Consumers 'must overcome misconceptions about writing Wills' /resources/news/wills-estate-planning-a-probate/1356-Consumers-must-overcome-misconceptions-about-writing-Wills

Home > News & Resources > News > Wills, Estate Planning & Probate > Consumers 'must overcome misconceptions about writing Wills'

Consumers 'must overcome misconceptions about writing Wills'

Those looking to take responsibility for their future financial planning should not be taken in by common misconceptions about writing Wills, according to a professional body.

The Fellowship of Willwriters and Probate Practitioners has raised concerns that too many people are currently assuming that their families will receive their inheritance automatically, or that they have nothing worth bequeathing.

It warned that such an attitude can leave loved ones facing legal complications, as they are forced to claim their inheritance via the courts or become subject to complex intestacy laws.

As a result, Rita Leat, president of the Fellowship, called on consumers to think about writing Wills as soon as possible, as well as highlighting the importance of taking professional advice.

She said: "It is important that the public use a professionally trained and qualified Willwriter, as unfortunately there are too many cases in which people are victims of rogue Willwriters."

This comes after the body last month revealed that almost 90 per cent of 18-30 year olds have not written their Wills yet, despite the risk this poses to their spouses and children. ADNFCR-2347-ID-19557121-ADNFCR