Making a Will online is tempting because it is fast and cheap.
Sure, you could be attracted to finding a site where you can download a Free Last Will and Testament form.
But ask yourself; is it really worth the risk? Wouldn't it be much better if you deal with a real person who can give you the advice that you need.
Errors and mistakes in a Will can very easily invalidate them, making such a document of little or no use.
It could even mean that your wishes are entirely ignored.
If you must make your own Will, then bear these things in mind: The person making the Will must sign and date the Will in front of two adult witnesses.
The witnesses must see you sign your will, and then immediately sign it themselves.
Witnesses cannot be people who are entitled to inherit, so that will rule out most of the family.
Witnesses must, therefore, be friends, work colleagues or even neighbours but not those who are family members.
The witnesses should be likely to outlive the testator and also to remain nearby or at least easily contactable.
It would not be a great idea for them to immediately emigrate to a far off land.
The witnesses do not have to read the Will nor do they have to know what it says.
A new will or making new revisions might well be advisable when there are changes in your life such as marriage, the birth of child, death, change of executors, the purchase or sale of property, a change in your financial status - or a change in the inheritance tax law, for example.
A Codicil may be added to a Will to amend it rather than writing a brand new Will.
It is not necessary to have the same witnesses sign the codicil as on the original will, but both sets of witnesses must prove the will.
The testator (the person making the Will) and the witnesses are required to be present at the signing, and each must see the others sign.
Remember to give yourself a pat on the back when you've made your will.
Just bear in mind that no matter how tempting it may be to do it as cheaply as possible, you may want to consult a professional Will Maker in some situations.
That way, you can sleep at night.