Wills

step one

You may already have a Will, perhaps you made one several years ago. Or perhaps you don’t have one and don’t think you need one if your home life is fairly straightforward.

Making a Will is the only way to make sure the things that form part of your estate (your money, property, possessions and investments) go to the people and causes you care about. It’s the first step in your estate planning journey.

protect your assets

Once you have a valid Will in place, you can rest assured it will make things easier for those you leave behind as it comforts loved ones that they are respecting your wishes. It can also help avoid distressing disputes.

A Will can help you protect your assets from potentially being reduced for your family from inheritance tax, care costs and dilution through modern blended families.

intestacy rules

If you die without making a Will, the rules of intestacy apply which removes any personal decisions about what you would like to happen to your estate. And actually, if you have no relatives able to inherit, the Crown will receive your estate!

ensure your will is valid

Although you can make a Will yourself, there are some common pitfalls which may mean it’s not valid. If you want to be sure your estate will be distributed according to your wishes, it’s best to seek advice.