v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 17TH SEPTEMBER v Page 68 • The HERALD • 27th August 2026 ASK A PROFESSIONAL THE RISKS OF ONLINE WILL WRITING Advice from Heritage Will Writing Technology continues to transform the way we live, work, and access services. From online shopping to virtual appointments, many aspects of everyday life have moved into the digital world. But when it comes to making one of the most important legal documents you will ever sign, is an online service always the best option? A professionally dra ed Will should accurately re ect your wishes and be prepared in a way that minimises the risk of future disputes or legal challenges. is o en requires detailed discussions about your personal circumstances, family dynamics and intentions. When a Will is prepared entirely online or remotely, there can be limitations. For example, without meeting the person face to face, it may be more di cult for a will writer to assess whether the individual fully understands the decisions they are making, has the necessary mental capacity, or is acting free from undue in uence. ese are all important considerations when preparing a legally robust Will. Online services also rely heavily on the information provided by the person completing the application. If key details are overlooked, misunderstood or entered incorrectly, the resulting Will may not fully achieve what was intended. While online Will writing may be suitable for some straight forward situations, more complex family or nancial circumstances o en bene t from tailored legal advice. A professionally guided Will writing appointment gives you the opportunity to ask questions, discuss your options and ensure your wishes are clearly understood before your Will is prepared. It also provides reassurance that your document has been dra ed with your individual circumstances in mind. Heritage Will Writing believes there is no substitute for personal advice and a service tailored to your needs. If you are thinking about making or updating your Will, they would be happy to help. To arrange a no-obligation appointment, call Heritage Will Writing on: 023 8087 9243. New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) have a really useful programme of business support and networking events, open to everybody and aimed at providing training for local businesses across a variety of essential skills. e programme includes a mix of both online and in person events - and many of them are free of charge. New Forest Business Support Hour: Join in an informal one hour networking meeting – an opportunity to update each other on how your businesses are progressing, to meet new people and to ask each other questions in a relaxed setting. You do need to book your FREE place by 3pm on the day. You will then receive an email before the meeting starts with the Zoom meeting ID and password to enable you to join the meeting online. e next sessions are taking place on 8th September, 15th September, 22nd September and 29th September, 4pm–5pm. Other NFBP events: Brilliance in Business Awards Launch, 3rd September, 5pm, at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, £10. Business Skills Workshop: Autumn Reset & Review, 8th September, 9.30am, at Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, members £25, non members £27.50. Marketing Masterclass: Entering Awards, 9th September, 9am, members £25, non members £27.50. Co ee & Connect, 10th September, 10.30am, at Palais des Vaches in Exbury, £10. Business Breakfast, 15th September, 7.30am, at Harbour Hotel in Christchurch, members £30, non members £35. Lunch & Leads (& Outdoor Activities), 17th September, 12noon, at New Forest Activities in Beaulieu, lunch and activities £40, lunch only £20. Marketing Masterclass: Content Creation and AI, 22nd September, 9.30am, at Hanger Farm Arts Centre in Totton, member £25, non member £27.50. Networking Breakfast, 24th September, 8am, at Tonic Rooms, Sunny elds Farm, Totton, £25. Co ee & Connect, 24th September, 10.30am, at Beaulieu Hotel, £10. LinkedIn Local Backstage Tour, 29th September, 9am at May ower eatre in Southampton, members £20, non members £22. For more information and to book a place on any of the above events please visit: www.n p.org.uk NFBP Business Support Programme
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