WILL POWER

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Is it worth paying a professional for a will? Is a cheap online one just as good?

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‘Online wills often don’t offer protection in the case of disputes, and may end up being invalid or less tax efficient,’ says tax specialist Craig Harman from perrysaccountants.co.uk. ‘If

your wishes are straightforward, an online will may suffice, but a professional will writer has the experience to make sure it’s a watertight document that fulfils your wishes. An online will costs from £30. A professional one can be from £300 to £750. As October is Free Wills Month, now is a great time to get yours sorted (freewillsmonth.org.uk).’