MANY people think of writing a will and preparing an estate plan as one and the same, but there is a crucial difference.

YOU are ahead of most people and have actually taken the time to address the problem and have written a will.

Well done – far too many people do not have wills prepared, whether they are avoiding the topic or just never quite get round to it as there is always tomorrow. Until there is not anymore.

A will is the ultimate financial-planning document within an estate plan, and making a mistake when drafting yours could have potentially devastating effects on your heirs and their inheritance. If you’re considering using an online will-writing software program to create your will rather than hiring an attorney, you’ve come to the right blog! Read on for a few considerations to bear in mind before making your decision.