What Distinguishes Global Wills International From Other Legal Companies?

1. Global Wills was developed by expert lawyers with vast experience. Our documents contain advanced provisions that are not found in simple "do-it-yourself" kits or in other online Wills.

We constantly review our competitor's businesses and products to ensure that we continue to provide the best service and product available to the market. Frankly, no other online Wills available on the market provide features equal to those provided by Global Wills. That's simply a fact!

2. We strive to be the best legal documentation service on the web. If you are not satisfied with our services for any reason, please contact us immediately and we will either correct the situation or provide a refund, your choice. We offer a 100% money back guarantee which is backed up by an independent dispute resolution process operated by Paypal Bank, an eBay company.

3. Unlike many of our competitors, Global Wills is managed by practicing and experienced lawyers.

4. We provide you with a vast degree of information to educate you on what you need to consider when creating legal documents - be they Last Wills or Living Wills!

5. Global Wills allows you to take control of your legal writing process without ever leaving your home or office. We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . Our website and free e-books contain plenty of helpful guidance.

6. With Global Wills, you can save hundreds of dollars off the rates an attorney or other website would normally charge for preparing your legal documents.

7. The information you provide to us is kept private and confidential and NEVER sold or passed on to third parties. In addition, we ensure that all your personal and banking details are kept in a secure environment.

What Is A Will?

A Will is a legal document which records who you want your possessions to go to in the event of your death.

Why should I make a Will?

In the absence of having a Will, your property may not be distributed in accordance with your wishes. This can often lead to situations where your family and friends don't receive the benefits that you had always intended them to receive.

Where you die intestate, which is without a Will, the rules of intestacy will determine how your property will be distributed. As a result, in the administration of your estate, the courts will ultimately decide who will act as your legal personal representative or executor for the purposes of administrating your estate, and the laws in your Province will determine who receives your assets. The resulting distribution may be completely contrary to how you had envisaged your assets being distributed and your family and close friends will ultimately be the one who lose out.

Simply having a Will and specifying who is to receive what in the event of your death can avoid these issues.

When do I need to make my Will?

The answer to this question is easy. Right now! Irrespective of your age, you will undoubtedly have some valuable or sentimental possessions that you would like to give to certain people. In order to ensure that your wishes are carried out, you must make a Will.

Is the Global-Wills service suitable for you?

Although the Wills produced by Global Wills are applicable for most cases, there are circumstances where it is advisable to seek specific legal advice. In particular:

The above is not an exhaustive list, and if you have any concerns you should consult with an attorney.

What should I do once I decide to make a Will?

The first thing to do is make a full list of all your assets and liabilities. Secondly, and more importantly, you should carefully consider and choose the persons whom you wish to act as executors of your Will. Finally, you need to decide whom you would like to benefit under your Will. You will need to consider the age, position in life, financial means etc. of each of the proposed beneficiaries.

How long will it take to create my Will?

This really depends on the complexity of your Will.  If you are leaving everything to one person, and you have no other dependents or family members, particularly from previous marriages, your Will could be very simple and quick to create, perhaps taking just a few minutes. Alternatively, if you wish to make a variety of gifts, the process will require a great deal more thought and consideration, and as such takes longer. However, the whole process should take no longer than 15 minutes.
    

Who should be my Executor?

This is an extremely important decision since the position of executor is often gratuitous and the duties imposed on executors can be onerous. Appointing a second executor is desirable since it covers a situation where one of the executors is unable or unwilling to act, for whatever reason. It is important that your executors know as much as possible about your affairs since without adequate knowledge assets can go untraced with the result that your estate is depleted with ultimate loss to your beneficiaries. People often appoint close family members as executors as they are likely to have detailed knowledge of their affairs. Many people also appoint their lawyers as a second executor since lawyers will also often have a great deal of information on their clients' affairs and will be able to render good advice to the other executor in administering the estate.

How do I ensure that a Will I make on Global Wills is made legal?

In order to ensure that a Will made on this website becomes a legal document, you need to first print it, read it thoroughly and sign your Will in the presence of at least two witnesses, and these witnesses must also sign the Will, in your presence and in the presence of each other. You and the witnesses should also initial each page, so that it is not possible to alter any pages after the Will has been signed. For more information about this procedure please click here.

After you have passed away, the executors of your Will must prove that your Will was signed properly in accordance with proper legal requirements. In order to do this, at least one of the witnesses must confirm under oath that the Will was signed and witnessed correctly. Another more convenient approach, however, is to have the witnesses sign under oath (in the presence of a Notary Public) an "affidavit" which can then be appended to the Will. This is an optional step, but it eliminates the need for the witnesses to testify in court at the probating of the Will. Again, a detailed description of this procedure is included here

How often should I review my Will?

Once you have made a Will, you should review it every three years of so. This is because your personal and financial circumstances are constantly changing and you need to take account of these changes in your Will. Also, you should bear in mind that marriage or the birth of a child can severely alter the legal position or validity of your Will.

What if I own property abroad?

As more and more nationals invest in foreign property (and property outside their Province) it has become increasingly important to take account of these foreign assets in the preparation of Wills. Generally, your foreign property will be subject to the laws of the country in which the property is situated. It therefore becomes necessary to make a Will in that country in order to record your wishes in relation to the foreign property.

In order to avoid any new Will revoking a Will made in a foreign jurisdiction it is necessary to insert a clause to the effect that the Will in question does not relate to any property held outside this jurisdiction/state.

We have linked up with a number of websites to assist our customers with the preparation of their foreign Wills.

Do you offer legal advice?

We are not a law firm.  We do not offer legal advice.  If your situation is complex, or you have any questions regarding your Will, we strongly recommend that you talk to a practicing lawyer in your area.

Where should I keep my Will?

It is imperative that your Will be kept in a safe place, and where possible in a safe. Your executors should be provided with details of its whereabouts so that it can be easily located in the event of your death.

How much will my personal Will cost?

The cost of producing your Last Will varies from Country to Country. All prices are displayed at the onset of the WIll making process.

What if I am not satisfied with my purchase or don't receive my Will?

Firstly, if you experience any problems with this service, please feel free to contact us directly.

Secondly, we offer a one year, 100% Money-Back Guarantee. There's absolutely no risk on your part. If you are not satisfied with your Last Will and Testament for any reason whatsoever, simply email us within a year and we'll gladly give you a 100% refund. You don't even need to tell us why you aren't satisfied with your Will, though it would be helpful to us in ensuring that we continue to provide a first class service to my many present and future customers.

Thirdly, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we have handled your complaint, please feel free to contact Paypal.com directly. We are proud to inform you that, in conjunction with Paypal, we offer an independent dispute resolution process conducted by Paypal. The service provides you with an independent and impartial determination of any disputes that you may have with us. In the event that Paypal makes a determination in your favor, your monies will be returned to you. It's as simple as that!

Is my credit card information safe?

Absolutely.  Your credit card information is only used for purchases and it is never stored by us. Furthermore, all credit card purchases are through a secure Paypal gateway that protects all of your transaction details by powerful encryption technology. This makes doing business over the Internet as secure as purchasing by telephone or handing your credit card in a shop.

How can I get more information?

There is a considerable amount of information included in the on-line help service.  This will answer most of the common questions regarding the steps included in creating your own Will.

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