Wills

Many of us do not make a will before we die, this can lead to unintended consequences and loved ones missing out on their inheritance. Writing a will can be a difficult task without expert help, our service can help you write a will giving you the peace of mind that those who you love will be the ones to inherit your assets.

If you do not specifically state who is to benefit when you die, the law will decide for you. Partners who are not married do not inherit under the rules, nor do children of such partners unless they are also children of the deceased. Persons who are dependants of the deceased at the time of death can make a claim against the estate under the provisions of The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 but that will involve an application to the court and a judge will decide what, if any provision is to be made. So why leave it to chance!!! There is no need to leave your dependants with a mess to sort out at a time when they are least able to deal with it. Writing a will is usually a straightforward process and the cost is extremely reasonable when one considers the alternative.

Writing a will enables you to:

• Choose precisely how your property and possessions should be dealt with in the event of your death.
• Appoint an Executor who will deal with all the necessary paperwork and procedures on your family's behalf.
• Create trusts for your children and give directions as to who will look after them.
• Give particular gifts or sums of money to specific people.
• Minimise and restrict tax liabilities, particularly Inheritance tax.
• Make a joint Will with your spouse or partner.

Probate:

Probate is the term used for dealing with the affairs of someone who has died. It covers the whole range of situations, from dealing with a simple estate to a highly complicated one

We have a will writing link with a leading solicitor firm and we will pass on your enquiry to them in order that hey can guide you through the process of making a will which they will conduct for you via email and post (we will recieve a small introducer fee from the solicitors and no fee is charged to you by us for this introduction).