Our experienced Wills solicitors and dedicated tax specialists can advise you on writing a Will, setting up a lasting power of attorney, applying for a Grant of Probate, creating, or administering trusts, and all aspects of UK tax planning. Different types of will offer different levels of protection and flexibility. With each of our services, we offer free initial advice and guidance on will writing to help you understand the process.
If you do not have a Will, the Intestacy Rules offer little comfort. Your assets will be divided by rules made by Parliament, creating another worry for your family at a time of bereavement and disruption at home. Making a Will is therefore a way of making life easier for them.
Dying without a will could create a raft of problems for those left behind. Many assume that their estate will automatically go to their closest family, but if you die ‘intestate’ (without a will), that may not necessarily be the case. Your heirs may not receive what you wish to pass onto them, or your assets could be reduced through inheritance tax.
A Will is essential if you are:
If someone dies without making a will, they are said to have died 'intestate'. If this happens, the law sets out who should deal with the deceased's affairs and who should inherit their estate.
When someone dies without leaving a will, dealing with their estate can be complicated. It can also take a long time, months or even years in some very complex cases.
If you don’t have a Will or have one that requires updating don’t put it off, call us today to make a quick and free appointment to review your situation, or fill in an online enquiry form and someone will be in touch.
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If you are married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting with a long term partner, and thinking of making or updating your will, you may have heard the expression ‘mirror wills’ and wonder if this would be suitable for you.
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