Will Writing Services

What is a Will?

A Will is a legal document that sets out how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. It can also include your wishes regarding guardianship of your children and how you want your funeral to be conducted.

Why is a Will Important?

• 1. Ensures Your Wishes are Followed: A Will ensures that your assets are distributed as you decide, not the Government’s intestacy rules. Without a Will, the law decides who inherits your property, which might not necessarily reflect your personal choices.
• 2. Provides for Loved Ones: You can make specific provisions for your family and friends, ensuring they are taken care of financially. This is especially important if you have dependents who rely on your support.
• 3. Helps Avoid Family Disputes: A clear and well-drafted Will can minimise potential conflicts among your loved ones by clearly stating your intentions and wishes.
• 4. Aids with Inheritance Tax Planning:
  A Will can help reduce the amount of inheritance tax that might be payable on your estate, ensuring that more of your wealth goes to your beneficiaries rather than to the taxman. For more information on Inheritance Tax Planning, click here.

Remember though, Wills Aren’t a ‘One and Done’

Wills should be considered a living document, and not something you draft and put in a drawer. It’s essential you review and update your Will regularly, especially after major life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or significant changes in your financial situation.

To make changes, you can either create a new Will or add a codicil, which is a document that amends your existing Will.

To get more information on our Will Review Services, click here.