It can be very difficult to know who to choose when it comes to writing your Will.
However, many firms set out what is actually included in their Will writing service in their Terms of Business, which will come as a shock to many when they compare that to the message given elsewhere on their website.
The table below shows what one unregulated online Will writer (which refers to itself as ‘The UK’s #1 online will writing service’) includes in its own Terms of Business.
We have then compared this to what is included in our Will writing service.
Our advice, always read the small print. Hopefully this helps make up your mind.
| Terms | ‘The UK’s #1 online will writing service’ | Humber Law |
|---|---|---|
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority | X | ✔ |
Use of our documents or Services creates a lawyer-client relationship | X | ✔ |
We accept responsibility that the documents and services you purchase are legally correct for your situation | X | ✔ |
Will verify your identity | X | ✔ |
Will verify your testamentary capacity | X | ✔ |
Will verify your mental capacity | X | ✔ |
Will verify whether you are subject to any undue influence | X | ✔ |
Will verify whether you know, understand and approve the contents of the documents we produce | X | ✔ |
Will verify whether there are or might be any third-party beneficiaries who may have a claim in law against your estate | X | ✔ |
We are liable for checking your documents are executed correctly | X | ✔ |
We are liable for any guidance notes that accompany your documents | X | ✔ |
