To kick off the new year, some people might pick a new hobby or get active in exercises, while others said it’s a good time to tick off pesky tasks that are often difficult to address.
Among these, drafting your will is one of the most significant and intimidating administrative tasks, with over half of adults in England and Wales yet to secure a valid one. In the unfortunate event of your demise, not having a will can put your loved ones in a challenging situation filled with unnecessary stress, financial worries and family disputes.
However, thanks to Make a Will Online, creating a will is more affordable, simpler, and less stressful than you might imagine. A single will cost £60 (prices accurate at the time of writing), and both you and your partner can have yours done simultaneously for a total of £90.
You can also keep your will updated with an optional service costing just £10 per will per year. For comparison, a typical solicitor-led will can sometimes cost around £200 for a single one, while a will writer will typically charge £100.
Make a Will Online simplifies the process with a straightforward, step-by-step approach supported by guidance and reassurance from fully qualified solicitors. The goal is to eliminate barriers to understanding and decision-making, empowering users to feel confident that their affairs will be in order in the event of their passing, reported the Mirror.
Make a Will Online boasts an impressive score on Trustpilot, averaging a 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,379 reviews gathered so far. Customers have expressed high satisfaction, with comments such as “Such a straightforward and clear process with the assurance that the will has been checked by a qualified solicitor,” noted by one five-star reviewer, who also added: “And I appreciated the follow-up notes to remind me how to get the will legally witnessed.”
Another satisfied user praised the service’s efficacy and remarked: “Easy to follow and quick replies, too.” Similarly, a second review highlighted the simplicity and effectiveness of the service: ” Simple and efficient service. Made the potentially stressful situation of making your will into something far easier than expected.”
However, one user, although happy, pointed out it felt ‘mechanical’. One customer mentioned: “The process is great, very slick, but perhaps a bit mechanical – it’s all done by email, I’ve not spoken to a soul. There is still a bit of activity required. I have to get the thing witnessed and signed. The whole thing seems really old fashioned…not these folks’ problem, this is a step forward.”
Contrasting with this view, another user reiterated the sentiment about the straightforward nature of the service: “It does what it says on the can! Such a straightforward and clear process with the assurance that the will has been checked by a qualified solicitor. And I appreciated the follow-up notes to remind me how to get the will legally witnessed.”
For those seeking alternative options, the Co-Op’s Will Writing Service provides services starting at £150 for a single will, while The Will Writing Service offers prices commencing at £140.