Wills & Trusts
If you don’t make a will you are said to have died ‘intestate’. This can mean the rules laid down by the Government will decide what happens to your estate. Many people wrongly assume that their children or partner will automatically inherit everything. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
If you have ever been divorced, or separated, it is in your best interest that you have a will made, as an estranged partner may inherit your estate and your current partner lose out.
If you have children under 18 years old you should take the opportunity to appoint legal guardians to take care of them should an unforeseen tragedy occur and leave your beloved children orphaned.
This, without a shadow of doubt is far better than having the courts decide what happens to them.
A Will ensures you are able to:
Protect your spouse / civil partner – Safeguard your family’s or partners future
Leave something to a grandchild, nephew, niece, friend or charity
Avoid any dispute, expense or delay
Protect your property – with a Will, you can choose who you wish to inherit or live in your property after you have passed away. You can also consider protecting your share against possible future care costs.
Most people put off making a Will until it’s too late, thinking that it is too complex or expensive. We can refer you to a fully qualified legal profession who will offer and draft a simple or comprehensive, tax efficient will.