Can I Create My Own Will?

If it is a simple one then, yes, you can probably create your own will. However, if you have extensive assets and money in the bank and across multiple countries then you will almost certainly need legal and financial advice.

If you fall into the first category the simplest and most common situations related to asset distribution are summarised below. If one of these descriptions applies to your situation, you may be in a position to create your own Will.

• A vast majority of married couples with children divide assets between the surviving spouse and children. After a spouse's death, the surviving mate will typically divide assets among their children in their Will.
• Single parents typically divide assets among their children, and name guardians for minor children.
• People without children often leave their estates to their spouse, significant other, relatives or friends.

There are numerous websites that will assist you to make your own Will so why not give it a go and see what the outcome is. At the end of the day it only becomes valid if it is signed, dated and witnessed.

Having said all of that, we would recommend that you make a Will with the correct legal guidance for each country where you have assets or money. Different countries have different laws for dealing with your estate and a Will written in the USA, under USA laws may not be valid or recognised in the United Arab Emirates for example.