Writing a Will

Do you have a valid Will in place or is it your understanding that your immediate family will automatically inherit everything? Think again.

Death unfortunately comes to all of us and it is something that none of us can avoid. However, it is something that we can go on to prepare ourselves for. The best way to get ready for the inevitable is to write your last Will and testament. An average of 60% of those in the United Kingdom die without leaving a Will.

It is not surprising that it is not one of those things that someone jumps at the opportunity to have done. However not writing a Will can mean disaster and serious financial worry for your family or dependants after you have gone.

Having no valid Will in place, you cannot be completely sure that your assets will pass on according to your wishes. This is why it is crucial to find a solicitor to help you draft your Will.

Why do you need a Will?

If you are one of those 60% of the United Kingdom that do not write a Will, the intestacy rules will apply on your death which will determine who will inherit what from your estate. This is a grueling process and many family members leave feeling distressed and angry that they were not entitled to what they were promised.

It is even worse for couple who are not married or registered as a civil partnership as their partner can only inherit what is jointly owned by them and the deceased. This means if they do not own the house that they live in, they could quite easily be thrown out as everything else will go directly to the deceased next of kin.

Do you think you have nothing to leave behind? How about your children? Having a Will in place will give you the opportunity to appoint responsible guardians of your choice to take care of your children in the event of your death and the child’s other parent’s death if the children are under the age of 18 years.

The peace of mind that your children will have someone who will bring them up the way you would want them to be brought up is crucial. If you do not state this in your Will, the courts will be the ones to decide.

It is important that as a client you are granted full satisfaction when having a Will drafted for you and that you know you have exactly what you wish to happen when you die. If you are like the majority of the nation, in need of a valid Will for just yourself or both you and your spouse or civil partner, then contact one of our solicitors today about having a Will drafted.

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