Making a Will is one of the most important steps you will ever take in safeguarding the future of your family.  Everyone should make a Will whether they are young or old, and yet for many people this is seen as a daunting task. As a Professional Will Writer I can make this task a little easier.

I ALREADY HAVE A WILL

It maybe that you made your Will some years ago, if so it would be advisable to review the Will as your circumstances may have altered or you may not have considered the effects that The Residential Care Act of 1990 would have on your assets, should you be unfortunate to have to enter a Residential or Nursing Care Home

WHY SHOULD YOU MAKE A WILL?

By making a Will you can ensure that your property/assets and affairs are handled quickly and efficiently after your death, and that the ones you love are properly looked after.

You can avoid the costly delays and legal fees which all too often occur when no Will has been made and the family friction which can arise through disagreements over such matters as funeral arrangements and who should keep personal belongings.  Most of us have heard of the horror stories that can occur when someone passes away without a Will.

If you die before making a Will the State will make one for you and this may not reflect your wishes. In some cases if there are no next of kin the State will claim the estate!

BUT I HAVE NOTHING TO LEAVE

People often think this, however many people now own their own home, have life assurance policies, pension plans and other forms of savings and investments. When all of these are totalled up you may be pleasantly surprised what your estate can be worth and it will need to be carefully administered if the benefit of your estate is to be received by the people you love.

DOESN’T EVERYTHING PASS TO MY RELATIVES ANYWAY?

Your Spouse & immediate family do not necessarily inherit all that you own automatically.  The Statutory Laws of Succession which determine who will inherit your estate in the absence of a Will may not concur with your wishes i.e.

Unmarried couples who want to leave money or property to each other need to make a will, if a partner dies without one their estate automatically passes to their Blood relatives not to the partner.  Gay couples are treated in the same way.

Errant children You may not want one of your children to receive a part of your

estate.

Children with Learning Difficulties You may want to set up a trust instead of leaving them a cash sum.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MINOR CHILDREN?

Children under the age of eighteen may be dealt with by the Courts and Social

Services in the absence of a Will and may be placed into care whilst a decision is being made.  This decision may not reflect your wishes.

You can use your Will to appoint legal guardians of your choice!

WILLS ARE COMPLICATED AND EXPENSIVE – WRONG!

Making your Will is a relatively straightforward process provided that you receive the correct advice beforehand.  Even if your affairs are complex making your Will does not have to be a worrying experience.

No matter how complex or complicated I am sure you will agree that our prices for drafting your Will are extremely reasonable see page

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Before drafting your Will we will discuss your circumstances and advise you on all aspects of Will writing. We will also oversee the signing and witnessing of your Will to ensure that all legal formalities are correctly carried out.

We will advise you on appointing Executors and Trustees to handle your estate on your demise, #whether they be relatives or friends but if there are no relatives or friends who can or will act as executors then you may wish to consider the appointment of a professional person

#This can remove the need to use Banks or solicitors and this can save thousands of pounds in legal fees.