Wills - Making a Will
(See also Lifetime Planning and Contested Probate and Wills)
A properly made Will gives you absolute peace of mind. It allows you to make provision for your partner and family and know that your wishes will be carried out. Making a Will is also often the first step to take in structuring your affairs in order to minimise your liability for Inheritance Tax.
Not making a Will can be distressing for those left behind and it can also cause hardship. Sadly, the possessions of a person who dies 'intestate' (without making a Will), may not be distributed as their owner would have wished.
If you have a dependent relative, friend, or pets for whom you want to make provision, making your wishes known in a Will is absolutely essential. It is very important for unmarried couples to make Wills, and our team also specialises in preparing Wills for civil partnerships.
Making a Will creates certainty, reduces worry and gives you the peace of mind of knowing exactly how your money, property and possessions will be dealt with after your death.
Changes in your financial or family circumstances can affect an existing Will and our solicitors and lawyers can advise you on how to update your Will to ensure your loved ones are still provided for.
If you’re considering preparing or updating your Will, call us now on 01202 203218.
We can arrange the following as part of preparing your Will:
- Gifts of sums of money or specific items to individuals or charities
- Appointment of guardians or the setting up of trusts for young children, vulnerable persons or after a second marriage
- Plans for the distribution of your estate in order to minimise inheritance tax
- Provision for pets
- Instructions about your funeral or cremation
- Nomination of executors
- Dealing with guardianship, adoption and divorce - including contact and residence issues relating to children
- Preparation of lasting powers of attorney
- Preparation of trusts and deeds
- Ensuring wills and properly witnessed
- That any previous wills are revoked so there is no confusion
Contact our Wills, Trust and Probate team on 01202 203218 or email probate@hgwalker.co.uk
