Writing a will can seem daunting and expensive. But there are ways to get one written for free or at a lower cost.
For example, every November, Will Aid, external works with solicitors who volunteer their time and waive their fee for writing a basic will.
Members of a trade union may also benefit from a free will writing service, according to Citizens Advice., external
For many young people, making a will may not seem necessary, particularly if they feel they have little to leave behind.
Sophia Maslin, founder of Morby, a website that allows people to create wills online, says the idea that you need to own a lot before making a will is one of the biggest misconceptions she comes across.
“People believe they don’t own enough. But actually, if you’ve got some sort of savings, investments, pensions, your social media accounts, if you’ve got pets, even funeral wishes, these are all things to think about,” she says.
For Erin, the idea of making a will first came up when her friend bought a home.
Then she began seeing Maslin talking about wills on TikTok. Maslin had shared the story of her cousin, who died young without a will, and how complicated things became for her family.
