Will Maker

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Why Make a Will?

• It ensures that whatever you have is divided according to your wishes.
• If you die without a valid will, the law will decide who gets what of any property and assets you may have.
• The people you care about will be protected because you have left clear instructions.

How easy is it to make a Will?

It couldn't be easier. Simply enter your personal information in response to a series of questions and watch as your Will is automatically generated. All the standard requirements of a legal Will are covered including:

• Unlimited number of beneficiaries
• Gifts of money or specific items
• Appointment of executors and trustees
• Charitable donations
• Ability to leave money / assets in trust for your children until they reach a certain age
• Your wishes regarding funeral arrangements

Will maker is suitable for you if your estate doesn't exceed the £285,000* Inheritance tax threshold. If it does exceed £285,000* you should use Will Maker Deluxe. Wills created using this software are only valid for use in England and Wales.

*Tax threshold quoted is for the 2006/07 tax year. In 2007/08 this figure is scheduled to be £300,000

How to create your Will

1. Select the married or unmarried Will template then insert your personal information when prompted by the document template.

2. Pop-up notes help you to choose the best options to suit your personal circumstances.

3. Your Will is automatically generated and displayed on screen each time you enter your personal information.

4. Skip back or edit your Will if you make a mistake or change your mind. (You can also update an existing Will if your circumstances change.)

5. Finally, view the entire Will in its final format, and check it reflects your wishes before printing it.

6. When your Will is complete it should be signed in the presence of two witnesses and stored in a safe place.

7. You can even send your finished Will to a legal team for review and approval. Details and costs of this service are provided on the CD-Rom.

  Will Maker review - IT Reviews

"This is certainly a good, budget-priced solution for people with only basic will requirements. But bear in mind that if you need to deal with more complex issues like inheritance tax, you should purchase the Deluxe version."

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• Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
• Pentium® 200MHz processor
• 64MB RAM (512MB for Vista)
• CD ROM drive
• 50 MB free hard disk space.