Making A Will

Making a Will is of vital importance yet most of us have avoided doing it. There are a variety of reasons...

A Will is the only way to make sure that your affairs are looked after in the way you want, which is especially important if you own a house or have children. For a small fee, you and your family can secure peace of minds for yourselves.

If you are unmarried
The only way an unmarried partner can inherit is by a Will.? Without one, only spouses and blood relations can inherit.

If you have children
You should appoint guardians to look after them should anything happen to you.? Otherwise Social Services could become involved to appoint guardians for you.

Your funeral wishes
You may want to specify whether you want to be buried or cremated.? This will save your relatives the worry of having to guess what you would have wanted.

Special gifts
Or you may simply want to ensure that family heirlooms will pass to the individuals who value them as you do.

"My spouse will inherit everything"
This is a false and dangerous assumption.? The laws of intestacy may decide otherwise.

"I'm not wealthy enough"
Many people under-estimate their assets.? Our assets on death usually exceed our wealth in life.

"I'm too young"
The chances of dying young, though small, are real, and it is still wise to secure your assets for your family, and avoid the trauma of dying without a Will.

"My family know my wishes"
This misconception has often lead to serious family disputes.

The mix of emotions on a death can lead to serious family disputes, particularly where money is involved.? A Will is a kindness to your relatives that prevents then from falling into such disagreements.

Some other consequences of not making a Will.......

• The government can decide who benefits from your estate and by how much - not you.
• Your partner may have to sell the family home to ensure all beneficiaries receive their share.
• There will be unnecessary strain on your loved ones when they are at their most vulnerable.
• Sorting out your estate may take much longer if you die without a Will, and this delay can cause distress.

Quality of Service
We are pleased to offer a professional, specialist Will-writing service, without the hard sell.

Convenience
We take your instructions by appointment at your home, and personally deliver your Will to you when it is ready.

Economy
You benefit from a professionally drawn up Will, at a competitive fixed price.

A bank or solicitor can write your Will, but you will have to visit them during office hours.? They may also insist on being made your executors, and then make substantial charges when you have died.

What happens next?
• If you would like to use our service, you can make an appointment for us to take your instructions, usually in your home.
• We will then prepare your Will accordingly.
• We then make a second appointment to return your Will for formal signature and witnessing.