Wills and Probate
Wills
Will
Everyone should make a Will. If there is no Will there will be more work to be done for your loved ones. We advise on Wills, Power of Attorney and Inheritance.
Making a Will is a very important step. The requirements are simple but if these are not followed the Will can be invalid.
The law has not changed since 1837 and is there for a good reason.
If a Will is not made the Estate may not go to the spouse as the law sets out how the Estate passes.
Power of Attorney
We advise in making a Lasting Power of Attorney. This provides for your affairs to be looked after in the event that you become incapable of looking after your affairs. If there is no lasting power of Attorney it will be necessary to apply to Court to look after your affairs which will be expensive and takes time.
Wills
Surprisingly 74% of the UK population does not have a Will. Without a Will, your estate (everything that you own at the time of your death) will NOT automatically go to your spouse, partner or the person you intend to inherit, leaving that person vulnerable.
Making a Will enables you to:
- Decide who should receive your money, property and special belongings when you die
- Appoint the guardians of your choice to care for your children in the event that the other parent is unable to do so
- Incorporate your preferred funeral arrangements
- Have peace of mind, knowing that you have relived your family of the burden of making decisions at a stressful time.
Probate
We are also able to assist constructively and compassionately with the many legal and practical points issues which follow bereavement. We can offer straightforward advice in relation to the obtaining of a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration or we can deal with a complete application for you.