Will Writing Services
Making A Will
Just 59% of UK adults do not have a will - have you made yours?
Making your Last Will and Testament lets you set out your wishes when you pass away, such as:
How your assets will be divided?
Help your family avoid paying too much inheritance tax?
Sets out Guardianship of dependants
Distribution of gifts or chattels
I specialise in Estate Planning, Drawing up Wills and ensuring you have the best possible plan in place whilst documenting your wishes.
My Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I make a will?
A will allows you to document what happens to your assets (home, money, stocks, shares, property and more) and how they are divided. If you are a young family and have children at home, a Will can help you identify who you wish to take on your children's Guardianship.
Without a will, the law will decide who inherits your estate (Known as Intestacy).
I don't need a Will. I live with my beneficiary.
Currently, the law does not recognise unmarried or cohabiting partners and do not apply the same rights as husbands, wives, or civil partners. Despite how long you have been together, your partner may not receive anything from your estate if you do not have a Will in place and vice-versa.
I am young and don't need to worry.
A Will is also vital if you have children or dependents, such as an elderly parent you may support financially. Without a will, uncertainty may arise regarding t after your children/dependants and whether they will have financial provision after your death.
My family know what I want to happen.
I have seen a lot of families break apart when money and assets are left behind. Staking claim to something another family member has their eye on can cause rifts. Your signed Will allows you to leave certain items to friends and family or leave a sum of money to specific persons or organisations, such as a charity. This removes arguments and sets them up as you see fit.
Who carries out my wishes?
Executors - These are people you choose to deal with the administration of your estate after your death. Executors can be beneficiaries under your Will, and many people choose their spouse, civil partner, children, family members or friends. In some cases, if your estate is complex or you feel there may be issues in the distribution of your estate, you may need independent professional executors, which has extensive experience as professional executors. Central Wills and Trusts can help you identify these professionals.
Always ask prospective executors if they are happy to do this, as there can be long-term responsibilities.
My sister will have my kids.
If you have children under 18, you should formally appoint someone to act as their legal guardian if you die. A guardian would typically look after the children on a day-to-day basis and make important decisions about their education, medical treatment and general welfare. If this happens, your Will can secure fund to assist in care.
Can I decide about my funeral?
You can include funeral wishes in your Will. Do you wish to be buried or cremated? Are you an organ donor? We can speak to you about our funeral plans and get it all formalised.
What makes the will official?
A will is not effective until it has been signed. But beware, there are strict rules to follow, do this incorrectly, and your Will could become invalid. We will usually supervise the signing and witnessing of your Will.
So what can you offer me?
Central Wills and Trusts provides a complete will-writing service, which includes:
a consultation to discuss the preparation of a new will or the review of an existing one
drafting your Will, according to your instructions
a consultation to finalise details and ensure your Will is correctly signed
checked by a professional solicitor.
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