When it comes to writing Wills, online Wills are becoming ever more favourable. For many, creating an online Will is a promising prospect—not only is it time-efficient and easy to make, it is also easy to update and can be accessed online whenever the holder wishes to view it. For those who are still dubious over the legitimacy and reliability of an online Will writing service, Footprint NZ is here to assuage this doubt.
In a survey conducted in 2018, 82% of Kiwis indicated they’d be open to creating their Wills online, this was up from 14% just a few years earlier. However, today there are still many people who don’t realise that writing a Will online is even an option. And those who do know, often have the misconception that they are too young to need one, or that it is too expensive or time-consuming to get.
According to Footprint NZ, writing a Will online is not only easy but also affordable and just as valid as creating one through a lawyer.
From the company’s standing, changing negative or scary perceptions around writing a Will online is essential. Doing so will encourage more people to take action and make a Will earlier in life, ensuring that their assets are protected, and their families are cared for if the worst were to happen.
As evidence of this, Footprint elaborates on some of the key benefits of making a Will online via their digital platform. They explain that creating a Will online through Footprint is simple and effective because:
- The form to complete is in an easy, fill-in-the-blank style template.
- On average it only takes their customers 15 minutes to complete.
- Footprint also provides information and guides to help you (i.e. how to choose a guardian, how to choose an executor, and what to think about before writing a Will).
Footprint also describes their platform and processes as robust:
- The platform was built by lawyers but designed to be easy for users.
- All Wills through Footprint are reviewed by professional Will drafters before being made into a legal document. Some providers charge extra for this but at Footprint this added service is free for all their customers. As is checking that you have signed and witnessed your Will to legal requirements if you send it back to them for a verification check.
For those looking to jump on the bandwagon and create their own Will online, Footprint can be relied upon to create legally valid Wills that stand up when they’re needed. If you’re considering writing a Will online, contact Footprint today to learn how quick, easy, and affordable creating a Will can be. https://www.myfootprint.co.nz/
