It’s vital to leave a valid Will — but it’s just as important to plan it thoroughly and make sure you’ve left no i undotted and no t uncrossed. Here are three things to consider:
• Different members of the same family sometimes have similar names. Have you made sure you’ve clearly identified each of the people named in your Will?
• Have you specified what will happen if one of the people named in your Will should die before you?
• Have you made sure your Will has been signed by a witness who’s watched you sign it? If not, it may not make it through Probate
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Why Getting These Details Right Matters
A Will that has not been properly executed can be ruled invalid during Probate — leaving your estate in the same position as if you had never made a Will at all. Under the intestacy rules in England and Wales, your estate would then be divided according to a strict legal formula that may bear no resemblance to your wishes.
These common mistakes are easy to avoid when you work with a professional Will writer. At Riverwise Estate Planning, we guide you through every detail — from correctly identifying your beneficiaries to making sure your Will is properly witnessed and signed. We also help you plan for what should happen if a beneficiary predeceases you, so there are no gaps in your planning.
Ready to get your Will right? Visit our Wills service page to find out how we work, or read about how often you should update your Will and what happens if you die without one. Get in touch to arrange a free initial consultation.
