From my notary with love

Wills and Brits do not get on well with each other.

Seven in every ten British citizens die without making a will. This happens in a country where do-it-yourself wills are sold at £4.99.

This is bad for your personal finances, Ruth Jackson, author of the article, tells her readers.

It’s also a legal no-no as it will create legal problems in the long run.

Getting a will drawn up by a solicitor can cost between £100 and £400, argues Jackson. Now, with these prices, wills are also a win-win situation. Just multipl the cheapest amount quoted by 70% of the British population and you’ll understand why lawyers in Britain should be clamouring for more wills as jobs in the financial services dwindle.