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What Are Some Of The Disadvantages Of Using Preprinted Will Forms?

Preprinted will forms usually do not fulfill the needs of the person writing the will. Also, if part of the form is preprinted, part of it is typed and another part of it is handwritten someone might be able to contest the will claiming part of it had been forged. This is because any change in a will leaves room for doubt as to whether the testator, who is the person writing the will, made the changes or if someone else did. People tend to cross out, delete or add words to these preprinted forms. It can be hard to ascertain who made these changes and why. This problem also puts the will in jeopardy of being contested. Also, these preprinted forms are general forms and do not take into account the specific needs of the estate. Therefore, property may accidentally be left out, inheritors might not be included, and possible tax advantages not taken into account.

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