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Can I Make My Own Will?

March 8, 2024 by By Beverly Carter, President of Think Local First Society & CEO of Carter Notary — Wills

https://youtu.be/snS2r8ZKPMM

Just because you have the opportunity to make your own will doesn’t mean you should make your own will. Can you make your own? Yes, people can make their own Wills. However, Carter Notary does not recommend this for you!

Don’t Make a Mistake

In my experience, 4 out of 5 Wills that people make for themselves have grievous errors. I’ve heard lawyers say, “We love it when people make their own wills because there are so many issues.”
Ambiguities arise whenever people make their own Wills.

I’ve seen people remove clauses that are required by law to be in there to be a valid Will. This can create a problem for grieving loved ones; and the last thing a person wants to do is leave a big mess.

Avoid the Risk Factors

When you do your own Will, the risk factors are really high that you’re going to leave a big mess for your family. Carter Notary does not recommend people attempting to create their own Will.

Leave it to the experts so you can be certain your Will is legal. Contact Carter Notary today to find out how we can help with your Will and Estate Planning needs.

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Beverly Carter
Beverly Carter, the founder of Carter Notary, has been a dedicated Notary Public in Victoria since 2013. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Legal Studies, which enhances her expertise in various legal services.

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