A range of do-it-yourself Will booklets have sprung up in recent years, giving the public seemingly cost effective options to draft their own Wills.
It could be argued that something is better than nothing when it comes to indicating how you want your estate to be divided up. While these DIY options may appear straightforward and legal, think of your beneficiaries and intended executors, who will have to deal with the consequences if your DIY Will is defective. What seems like a good way to save money now can result in an expensive, emotional, and destructive experience for those you leave behind.