No one really likes thinking or talking about death, so people often tend to avoid or put off tackling emotional issues such as making sure their Will is in place and kept up to date. However making a Will is a straightforward process for many people and once completed, you have the peace of mind of knowing that your wishes will be followed. Important reasons to make a Will include:
- To ensure your estate is distributed according to your personal wishes
- You can appoint guardians for your children
- You can provide for your partner, who may not be adequately provided for if you die without a Will in place
- To prevent family disputes arising
- To minimise Inheritance Tax
- To appoint Executors and Trustees of your Will
What Happens If You Don't Make a Will?
If you die not having made a Will your estate will be divided in accordance with the Intestacy Rules. This is unlikely to be exactly what you have wanted. This can mean that your Partner does not receive what you would have hoped for or children and grandchildren do not receive gifts at all. Also it may mean that more money goes to the taxman or even on occasion the whole estate going to the crown.
Why Choose Us?
We have a great deal of experience and expertise in drafting Wills. As a firm, we have been drafting Wills for our clients for a period in excess of 200 years. Dermot Kirkwood, the head of the Department, has more than 25 years experience in the field of Wills and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and Solicitors for the Elderly.
A Will is an extremely important document and to have peace of mind that no problems will arise after your death it should be dealt with by an expert.
Our team provide a highly personal service whilst keeping the services simple and as cost effective as possible.
We will store your completed Will in our deeds vault and provide a copy for your records at no additional cost, thus safeguarding your Will from becoming lost.
For clients who are unable to get to the office a home visit can be arranged.
Our Service
We will:
- Advise on tax
- Advise on any difficult circumstances
- Make sure that your Will reflects your wishes without ambiguity
- Discuss the draft Will with you to ensure you understand and agree its terms
- Arrange for the signing and proper witnessing of the Will (vital to ensure that it is valid)
- Store the Will securely free of charge
- Provide you with a complimentary copy of the signed Will with a simple summary for easy reference
We are happy to visit you at home if you are unable to come to our offices.
How Much Will It Cost?
We appreciate that you may be concerned about the cost of making a Will. Our costs for a straightforward Will is only:-
£100 (plus VAT) or £158 (plus VAT) for mirror Wills (e.g. Husband and Wife or Partners)
We guarantee that you will not be charged more than this without your written agreement!
Contact us now if you would like to discuss your Will by completing our no obligation online enquiry form. Alternatively you can call us direct on 0191 5666500 or alternatively request a call back.
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