What are some of the disadvantages of using pre-printed will forms?
Preprinted Will Forms usually do not fulfill the needs of the person writing the Will. These preprinted forms are general in nature and do not take into account the unique needs of the person using the form. Therefore, property may accidentally be left out, inheritors might not be included, and possible tax advantages may not be taken into account. In addition, if part of the form is pre-printed, 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 pre-printed forms. It can be hard to ascertain who made these changes and why. This problem also puts the Will in jeopardy of being contested.
