Last Will & Testament
Why should I write a Will?
Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death.
If you have not made, or do not have a valid Will, your property will pass according to the Law of Intestacy. This means that the law will decide who inherits your estate. Not you.
This may not be what you would have wished. In any event it is likely to take longer to finalise your estate than if you had made a Will. During this time your beneficiaries may not be able to draw any money from your estate and it can lead to arguments and distress for your loved ones.
- If you are single you might want your estate divided amongst friends, relatives and charities of your choosing and in the proportions you want.
- If you are married , then don’t assume “my other half will get everything”. Brothers, sisters or parents may have a claim. Often your children have a right to part of your estate. If you are living as a couple but not officially married, you may be treated as a single person and a surviving partner may get nothing at all. One thing you can be certain of – there will be arguments and disputes at a time when the family should be coping with the loss of a loved one.
- If you are a parent , you should consider who you would like to look after your children in the event of your death. This is particularly important in the case of single parent families or unmarried parents living together. A valid Will nominating guardians is invaluable in such cases. If no one knows what you would have wanted, the Courts will decide on the future of your children, and it may not be what you or your children would have wished. Download our 'Role of a Guardian' guide.
- If you are retired , then if you made a Will a long time ago, it probably needs updating to include additional grandchildren or deletion of persons you no longer feel you wish to leave anything to.
We work with you to come up with the very best solutions for your situation.
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Initial no-obligation consultation
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Drafting and checking
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Signing
When your Will has been checked, printed and bound then it is very important that it is signed and witnessed properly, otherwise this can lead to problems later on.
Either we can attend to your signature, or we will send your Will for you to sign with specific instructions, to ensure the document is validly executed.
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Safe Storage
Storage is something that is regularly overlooked. If not safely stored, your Will could be damaged by accidents, misplaced or even stolen.
If you would like us to take away the stress of storage, then we have a fully insured, secure facility that only you and your Executors will have access to, plus all Wills stored with us are registered with Certainty, the National Will Register, so it will always be found.
Single Will
£195
Perfect for individuals, includes free Safe Storage and Registration.
Safe Storage
ONLY £20
When we write your Will
Super safe, secure and insured storage that only you or your Executors can access. Includes free registration with Certainty, the National Will Register (worth £30)
