Free will writing advice given

Those looking for free will writing advice have been told that setting up a trust could be a wise idea to avoid misunderstandings after a person's death.

Neasa MacErlean wrote for the Independent that one impact of the recession has been for battles involving legacies to increase.

The number of claims involving trusts at the Chancery Division of London's High Court increased to 14 in 2009 from only three in 2007. In addition, these figures do not account for inheritance disputes that are resolved by mediation or informally.

However, she said that those with estates and assets can avoid such disputes by making a will that includes a side letter in a case where a child was omitted from the document so that they know why.

In addition, people may want to set up a trust if the loved ones who they want to benefit from their estate are not good at managing money or may face divorce or bankruptcy.

Furthermore, people can solve potential disputes before they arise by discussing the contents of a will with loved ones before they die.

Published by Hannah Carr