Ask a solicitor: Are online will-making services a good idea?

When considering whether or not someone was of unsound mind, the relevant time is that of the making of the will

It is strongly advisable to consult with a solicitor who specialises in wills in order to put your Will in place, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Dear Karen,

I know I need to put a will in place, and I am thinking of making a will myself rather than going to a solicitor. There are lots of websites on how to make a will and templates on the internet. Do you think this is a good idea?