I need to get a will drawn up in the next few weeks and need a little advice. Will aid runs in Nov so the plan is to have a lawyer draw up a proper will then, however I understand you can buy will's online too. Has anybody any experience of this in Scotland as the system is completely different to South of the border. Ta.
I went to see a lawyer when I made my will out,it was a few years ago and unfortunately I cannot remember the cost but I do recall that I was pleasantly surprised how little it cost compared to what I had thought it would be.
Not much help, I could give you the details of the lawyers I used if its any help, they are in Edinburgh.
I have no knowledge of online wills so cant really help I guess 😀
Our Edinburgh solicitor (who we'd never met before) did it for free. I questioned him about his crazy price structure and he said it's about getting a relationship with customers.
I think it's so that when we die he's got the will and a certain percentage of folk will use "our chosen" solicitor for any probate work etc. Also we'd probably use him to buy a house etc.
My real solicitor is my brother (Dublin). Like all lawyer types - devious, lying, .....
Edit - sorry if that sounds too negative, but go for someone you or your family trust, then remain slightly sceptical.