Your will. Your wishes. Take control of what happens when you're gone
It's not as hard as you think
Your will is arguably the most important document you will ever write. But there's a lot to consider and it can feel daunting even making a start. No wonder many people put it off for another day.
Our friendly and supportive will writers put you at ease and make everything easy to understand. We take the stress out of the process and help you write a tax-efficient will that accurately reflects your wishes.
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Have you made your will yet?
Why you need an up-to-date will
Have you been putting off writing or updating your will? You're not alone.
In fact, around two-thirds of people in the UK are in the same boat. But it's not somewhere you want to stay for long. Because if you die without a will, the law will decide how your property and assets are distributed.
In legal terms this is known as "dying intestate". In a moment, we'll look at this in more detail. It's important you understand how the intestacy rules work and what they could mean for your family's inheritance.
Don't get caught out
If you're married and made a will before you got married, there's something you may not realise: Your will is no longer valid.
Any time you marry or enter into a civil partnership, your marriage automatically revokes your will. Unless you make a new will, that puts you at risk of dying intestate.
But whatever your marital status and whenever you wrote your will, it's important to make sure you keep it up to date. As your circumstances and wishes change, so should your will.
We recommend you review your will every 3 years or so. Or whenever your wishes or personal circumstances change.
What are the rules of intestacy?
If you die without a will, the law will determine how your assets and property are distributed. These laws are known as the "Intestacy Rules". There are two key things you should know about the Intestacy Rules:
"Can't I just use a template?"
You may be wondering whether you need professional help to write your will. And it's true, you could write your will yourself. There are plenty of shops that sell templates and proformas. But before you go down that route, consider this:
When buying a house, would you do your own conveyancing?
Would you be confident that you would get the law 100% right? Would you be certain you understood the consequences of all the conditions and clauses in the contract for sale, title deeds, and other legal documents? If you wouldn't take the risk with your conveyancing, why would you take the risk with your will?
For most people, purchasing property is one of the most important financial decisions they make during their lifetime. Some people live to regret moving home. But they at least have the possibility of doing something about it.
With a will, there are no second chances.
Let us guide you
Our legal advisers are members of The Society of Will Writers, the largest self-regulatory body for professional will writers and estate planners in the UK.
Not only do they specialise in will writing but, as estate planners, they can give you a 360° view of your estate, financial and tax planning.
They'll think of things you might not have thought of. And make sure what you put in your will truly reflects your wishes and actually achieves what you intend.
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“A will is not something you write every day. Wayne has excellent communication skills and knowledge. Explained everything so you could fully understand the information and make informed decisions on what is best for you.”
Sandra, February 2024
“Paul did an amazing job explaining all the nuances and helped us get our wills and LPAs done. Would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for will writing or LPAs.”
Sarat, July 2024
“Sid always took care to explain to us in detail any legal jargon and answered ALL our questions with great clarity! He made the whole process painless, stress-free, efficient and offered us complete reassurance all along the way.”
Mr and Mrs Da Costa, March 2024
Take the first step to complete peace of mind
Contact us today to book your free hour of advice and find out how we can help you.
We'll listen to your wishes, explore your circumstances, and give you our recommendations. There are no obligations. We'll let you know our fixed fees for carrying out the work we recommend. But you are free to accept or decline.
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