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It is generally advisable to use a solicitor or specialist to check a will to make sure it will have the effect you want. This is because it is easy to make mistakes and, if there are errors in the will, this can cause problems after your death. Sorting out misunderstandings and disputes may result in considerable legal costs, which will reduce the amount of money in the estate.

Not being aware of the formal requirements needed to make a will legally valid
Failing to take account of all the money and property available
Failing to take account of the possibility that a beneficiary may die before the person making the will
Changing the will. If these alterations are not signed and witnessed, they are invalid
Being unaware of the effect of marriage, a registered civil partnership, divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership on a will
Being unaware of the rules which exist to enable dependants to claim from the estate if they believe they are not adequately provided for. These rules mean that the provisions in the will could be overturned.