Rigorous documentation 'supports' making a will

Making a will can be backed up by ensuring careful records are kept of provisions made within the legal document, it has been claimed.

Writing in the Guardian, Neil Rose warns "it is impossible to draft a bomb-proof will", noting disputes have risen in recent times, possibly due to the effect of the recession.

The legal advice expert recommends ensuring all parties are aware of their rights in the testament, using charity wills as an example and saying such institutions should be notified by the individual bequeathing assets.

Storage of wills should be carried out by a legal professional, Mr Rose suggests, meaning probate solicitors may be able to help with all stages of drafting the document.

Contributing to Lexology, Fay Copeland recently noted inheritance quarrels have risen ten-fold over past three years, indicating making a will is becoming an increasingly important activity, with high court inheritance battles up 38 per cent in the last 12 months.

Published by Phil Hammond