Do you need to make a Will but do not know where to start? Are you baffled by the array of choices that are available? Do you really need to go to a solicitor or would one of those DIY Will kits do? And why are some DIY Wills rejected at Probate leaving a sorry mess for the bereaved? What about using the bank, or downloading a Will, or using the high street corner shop's new business? And just why are Will-writers, seemingly, the hapless fodder for investigative journalism? Or, have you already made a Will and would just like another viewpoint whilst you still have the ability to change it? The answers to all of these questions and more are in "The Good Will Guide". It will tell you why certain Will making avenues should be approached with extreme caution and, not only will it point you in the right direction but, more importantly, it will steer you away from making poor, uninformed choices which could prove to be costly for you and your loved ones. It will tell you why good willing doesn't just revolve around the making of a Will, but of the importance of leaving, in the broader sense, a good legacy.
With refreshing candour, the author examines today's Will making choices and their costs. She considers the appointing of your executors, Will storage options and offers guidelines as to when you should review it. Finally, she looks at the importance of addressing the much neglected Letter of Wishes to assist your family and executors. It is a simple book written without jargon to assist the lay public. It could literally save you thousands of pounds.
Industry Reviews
A no-nonsense...well-written and comprehensive guide for the layperson. Manchester Law Society Messenger - August 2013 Byron points out common mistakes and traps for the unwary. I liked much about this little book, which highlights the importance of making the decisions that are correct for individuals and their heirs. Written in the same clear and practical style as Last Orders, this impressive book is a comprehensive guide for the lay person. It will equip the reader with all of the information needed to take the next step and make a good will. - STEP Journal, October 2013 I finished reading The Good Will Guide last night and I really liked it. I thought it was very well-balanced between the various types of will preparers and gave plenty of information about wills so that consumers can make up their own minds. To be honest, it was refreshing to read something on the pros and cons of various will preparers that didn't have a heavy bias one way or the other. Almost everything else I've read in this area has an agenda to push - whether it's STEP, the Law Society, Institute of Professional Will Writers, Co-op, Saga, etc. The Good Will Guide certainly deserves to be as successful as Last Orders. - Stephen Sampson, Solicitor and TEP, Edward Hayes LLP Solicitors and Advocates, September 2014.
