Will Writing Service
Why should you have a will?
If you die without a will then your Estate may be governed by a set of legal rules known as the Intestacy Rules and these rules are unlikely to be the way that you would want your estate to be distributed. Contesting these rules in court will often result in lengthy and costly legal battles for your family and beneficiaries without any success.Protecting your family
Making a will protects your family from this anxiety and expense, whilst ensuring that your estate is distributed to the people that you want it to and therefore removes the risk of depriving your spouse or partner of their home.Married or in a civil partnership?
Do not assume that your spouse or partner will automatically inherit everything when you die. Under the Intestacy Rules, your children could have a legal right to inherit a large portion of your estate.Unmarried partners
An unmarried person does not have the same rights as a married person and may receive nothing if their partner dies intestate, regardless of how long they have lived together or whether they have children.Other reasons to make a will
Avoid intestacy
Without a will, your estate is distributed according to the rules of intestacy, which may not reflect your personal circumstances or relationships. This can lead to uncertainty and potential conflict among your loved ones. By making a will, you can ensure your estate is divided according to your wishes.
Protect vulnerable beneficiaries
A will allows you to make provisions for vulnerable beneficiaries, such as children with disabilities or elderly relatives. You can appoint guardians or trustees to manage their inheritance and ensure their needs are met. This provides peace of mind, knowing they’ll be cared for even when you’re no longer around.
Minimise inheritance tax
A will can help you reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate. By using tax exemptions and reliefs, you can lower the tax burden on your beneficiaries. This ensures your hard-earned assets are passed on to your loved ones with minimal tax deductions.
Specify funeral wishes
A will allows you to specify your funeral wishes, giving you control over the arrangements and ensuring your family is not left with uncertainty or disagreements. You can choose your funeral home, cemetery, and even the type of service or music you prefer. This provides peace of mind, knowing your final wishes will be respected.
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Storing your will: safe and secure
How safe would your will be at home? You have a lot invested in your Will, not just the cost of having it professionally written, but also the fact that you have made an effort to ensure your estate is not distributed under the intestacy rules.
We provide a safe and secure vault for a small annual fee through ‘The National Will Archive’ (Society of Will Writers). This purpose built storage unit will give you the peace of mind, knowing that your important documents will be free from the risks of: Fire, burglary, flood, falling into the wrong hands, destroyed accidentally, destroyed maliciously, going missing when moving home, etc.
Our storage service also provides you with:
- A certificate of storage with clear retrieval instructions and retrieval cards for your executors
- Certified copies of all your documents stored
- Copies are also kept on our encrypted filing systems
- Your Will is registered with the National Will Archive
- Our review service