Why it's a bad idea to write your own Will

It is relatively easy to find a free Will template on the internet and fairly cheap to buy a Will "kit" from a newsagent or online. There are also websites that have "data collectors" that take your information and create a Will for you seemingly without any legal expertise required.

So, is it really a good idea to write your own Will?

Why you need a valid Will

The sole purpose of writing a Will is that you can direct where your assets go when you pass away.

If you have a valid Will your executor applies through the probate process and distributes your estate in accordance with what you have written in your Will. If you hold joint property with your spouse probate is not usually required unless substantial assets are held in your own name.