Estate resolution can be an emotional, distressful time for your loved ones. It’s not uncommon for disputes to arise among even the most loving of families at this delicate time. Having a video Will can minimize these types of tensions, as well as offset any claims of competency regarding your written Will. Prickly Pear Studios offers a service that allows you to read your Will before a video camera. Generally, this reading works in conjunction with a written copy of the Will. (Virtually all states that allow video Wills also require that the Will be written, check with your lawyer to see which laws apply to you.) A video Will makes it difficult to contest a Will, since the video provides compelling proof that the person making the Will was mentally competent and that the Will was properly signed. Your video Will may simply document the Will signing ceremony, showing the signing of the Will by both the testator and witnesses. Or, you can include video of yourself reading the entire document. This can be useful for explaining how various provisions of the Will should be interpreted. Many people use the videotape to explain why certain gifts were made to certain beneficiaries in an effort to forestall family squabbles once they are gone. Please contact Prickly Pear Studios if you are interested in this service. We guarantee confidentiality.