Preparing a valid Will that deals with your estate after your death is one of the most sensible things you can ever do. However, unless you take care when drawing up your Will, problems and delays can occur when dealing with your estate. To avoid those delays and problems, it is most important you draw up your Will properly.

There are certain steps you must take to create a valid Will in Scotland. However, it is, perhaps, best to give some examples of common problems we encounter to explain why creating a valid Will can be a problem. These types of problems will delay the distribution of the estate to your beneficiaries. In addition, they may mean we have to apply to the court to correct an error. In some instances, the problems in Wills cannot be resolved. If that happens, it might mean all or part of the estate will need to be dealt with as if the Will never existed in the first place.

In the next of our Ask the Expert series, we give advice and guidance surrounding why you should make a Will, what happens if you don’t, and what you should include within the Will to ensure all of your wishes are carried out.

Our Will writing session will be held on 16 January 2024 by our local expert Fraser Symon.

To book a time with Fraser to ask a question about care homes and/or support at home contact us on:

📧 asktheexpert@parissteele.com

Our dedicated expert will be happy to provide initial advice, signpost you to additional sources of support or provide a fee quote for more in-depth assistance.