While no one wishes to think about one’s death, it is always best to plan for what happens to your assets and look after your next of kin. The best way to do this is by creating a Will.
A Will is a legal document which sets out instructions on how you wish to distribute your Estate. These instructions are given to an Executor who has the role of distributing your the bequests which you have made in your Will. In most cases, the assets of the estate are frozen until a Grant of Probate issues.
The making of a Will can also be a good opportunity for parents to appoint guardians of their infant children should there be an unexpected early death of one or both of the parents. In this situations, trustees are usually appointed to look after the assets of the minor children until they reach the age of majority or the age selected by you.
Every Will is different and it is important to take time to ensure that your Will is drafted in accordance with your wishes. It is always best to do this with your solicitor whom you can trust to take you through the process with the benefit of their expertise.
You may also take the opportunity during the course of your life to amend your Will, in keeping with life changes or different choices which you wish to make in relation to your Estate. We are happy to discuss these changes with you and amend your Will accordingly.
Scared of losing your Will? Do not worry. As part of our service, you can trust us with your original Will which we will store for you at no additional cost. We will provide you with a copy of your signed Will once you have completed it, allowing you to have a digital or soft copy of it but assured that it is stored in a fire-safe cabinet.
We also provide a comprehensive Probate service. We will work with Executors of an Estate to ensure that your loved one’s assets are distributed respectively. Whether the Will was straightforward, complex we endeavour to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible for you.
In the event that your loved one died without ever making a Will, known as dying intestate, their assets will pass to their next of kin as set out by law. We are highly experienced in all types of Probate and we are happy to assist you in this process.
