Wills

Making a Will is one of the most important things you will do in your lifetime. Having a Will ensures that your wishes in relation to the distribution of your estate will be respected following your death. You can use this invaluable tool to provide for your loved ones in the most suitable way.

Without a Will, the distribution of your estate will be determined by statutory rules, which are rarely suitable to the modern family. The same rules will also dictate who deals with the administration of your estate, there are many reasons why this individual may not be appropriate. Using your Will, you can choose who you would like to have this responsibility.

Wills, keeping it simple.

Making a Will should be straightforward, cost effective and quick. We all lead busy lives and making a Will might not seem like a priority, so we have made the process as simple as possible. Our team offer a free, initial, no obligation meeting to get to know you and provide you with the guidance required to ensure the Will you sign accurately reflects your wishes.

There are three Will types to choose from:

  • A Standard Will
  • A Life Interest Will
  • A Flexible Will

 

We will discuss what is important to you and what type of Will would be best for you.  Our aim is to ensure that making a Will is as simple and straightforward as possible.  Making or updating a Will need not be as expensive or time consuming as you might think.

Download our Wills Guide for more information.

Download our Wills and Estate Planning Guide

What happens if I die without a Will?

Your estate will be distributed in accordance with the intestacy rules. Put simply, this means that it will be divided between your closest family members. The effects of this are not always what you would expect. For example, if you are married with children, your spouse will not receive everything. The Intestacy Rules are rarely suitable to the modern family. If you are concerned that you may die intestate, do get in touch with our team.

Will my partner inherit if I don’t have a Will?

The intestacy rules do not provide for partners who are not married or in a civil partnership. Even if you live with your partner, they will not benefit from your estate if you do not have a Will. There is no such thing as a “common law partner” in English law.

Do I need a solicitor to write a Will?

You are able to write your own Will, but this is not advisable. There are many pitfalls to writing your own Will and, sadly, our team are very experienced in sorting out problems after someone has died with a homemade Will. Invariably, this will cause the family more stress and cost more than it would have cost to have a Will professionally drafted in the first place. Save your family that stress and cost by getting in touch with our team today.

How often should I review my Will?

We recommend you review your Will every five years or after a major life event, such as marriage, divorce, moving home, having children or receiving a large inheritance yourself. Tax law changes regularly and so it is important to revisit your Will and estate planning even if no significant changes have happened to your family circumstances.

Contact a member of our Wills team today.

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