Andrew Douglas Wills

Established in Braintree, Essex, in 2010 we provide you with a cost-effective Estate Planning Service. Check out for more info.

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

DIY wills may cost less they can potentially cost more in the longer term

In this story, the absence of a valid will resulted in 16% of the estate being used to pay for fees – costs which could have been...

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

One of the most common issues with a DIY will is that it hasn't been witnessed correctly.

People are often unaware of the requirement to have two adult witnesses present (neither of which can be a beneficiary or married to a beneficiary)

#ADWLS #wills #DIY #witnesses

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Have you considered the international aspects of your will when drafting it yourself?

If there are any international assets, consideration needs to be given if English law will apply

#ADWLS #wills #DIY #international #englishlaw

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

One DIY will was written following a copy of another. This meant the clauses included in the original were kept but did not apply to the copier. The result was an invalid will.

#ADWLS #wills #DIY #copy #invalidwill

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

A DIY will is often handwritten. If the handwriting is unclear it can be difficult to read and therefore follow the wishes

#ADWLS #wills #DIY #handwriting #hieroglyphics #difficulttoread

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

One DIY will had witnesses sign the document but not print their name and address. This meant there was no way of knowing who they were or contacting them if witness statements were needed

#ADWLS #wills #DIY #printnames #addresses

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

DIY wills have increased in recent times but you need to check that they are correct.

Over the next few days we'll give you some examples of DIY wills where issues have occurred

#ADWLS #wills #DIY #checks

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Today is #nationalcheerupthelonelyday

We will be giving a call to someone we think may be feeling a bit lonely to cheer then up - what will you do?

#ADWLS #lonely #giveacall

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Do you know what happens if you are unable to find a will?

https://t.co/baHR3SV5WY

#ADWLS #wills #lostawill #search

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Want to double check we are legitimate before you contact us? Check out our details on the will writers website!

https://t.co/3ONpRyiWGs

#ADWLS #Checkusout #legitimatebusiness

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Thank you to another satisfied customer for leaving a google review!

#ADWLS #GoogleReview #SatisfiedCustomer

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Today is Global forgiveness day!

Is there someone you have considered forgiving that means your will needs updating?

#ADWLS #globalforgivenessday #willupdates #saysorry

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Have you recently become parents? Consider updating or making a will to protect your child's future

https://t.co/pre2i4zPAy

#ADWLS #wills #newparents #protectyourchild

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Have you seen our latest blog?

Consider why you might need a will....

https://t.co/ElTESYUTLc

#ADWLS #blog #latestblog #wills

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Happy fourth of July!

#ADWLS #fourthofjuly #independenceday

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Start the week getting ahead with some admin housekeeping -

Have you had any life changing evets that means your will needs updating?

Tel - 01376 348997 / 07437 013 939
Email - [email protected]

#ADWLS #wills #gettingahead #willupdates

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

42% of adults have not discussed their estate plans

We are constantly messaging but are not talking about the important things - contact us today!

Tel - 01376 348997 / 07437 013 939
Email - [email protected]

#ADWLS #estateplan #talkaboutimportantthings

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Last month we were lucky to visit many different places across Essex for appointments - #braintree #basildon #colchester #chelmsford #frinton #stisted #halstead #stansed

Where will we be travelling to in July?

#ADWLS #Essex #localbusiness #travel

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Today is national social media day!

How about you show a local business some love and share or like our page?!

#ADWLS #socialmedia #like #follow #share

[Andrew Douglas Wills @ADouglasWills]

Have we given you enough reasons to get in touch with us - how about another?

Contact us today for a free consultation, quoting COMMONMISTAKES
Tel - 01376 348997 / 07437 013 939
Email - [email protected]

#ADWLS #contactus #freeconsultation #discount