WILLS & PROBATE

We understand that making a Will is very personal and can be difficult for the individual, emotionally, as they try to establish to whom they should leave their possessions.  We will endeavour to ensure that the process of making a Will is made easy for you, with straightforward advice and assistance; knowing that as an individual this process is unique to you.

If you already have a Will and it is more than 2 years old Dawsons Law will provide you with a FREE WILL REVIEW – Call Alex Slade on 01953 883535 for details.

Why make a Will? 

Making a Will is one of the most important things that you can do.  As for most of us, what happens to our property and family when we die is a matter of great importance and therefore by making a Will, you can set out who administers your estate and who is to benefit and in what proportions.  Without a Will, the intestacy rules will dictate what happens to your estate and this may not be in line with how you believe your property should be distributed upon your death.

A Will sets out who is to benefit from your Estate (money, property and possessions) after your death.  There are many good reasons to make a Will, such as: -

·         You can decide how your assets are shared

·         If you’re an unmarried couple, you can make sure your partner is provided for

·         You can make sure you don’t pay more Inheritance Tax than necessary

·         If you have children, you can choose guardians to look after them in their minority

Making a Will is the best way to ensure your Estate is passed on to family and friends exactly as you wish.  It you die without a Will, your assets may be distributed according to the Law rather than your wishes.

Married couples often assume wrongly that they do not need to make a Will; they believe that when they die, everything would go to the surviving spouse.  This is not true and failure to make a Will could cause unnecessary inheritance tax liability.  So for married couples, a Will is essential.

By creating a Will you can ensure that your monies, personal belongings and property pass to the specific people you want and in a manner that you want.

Dawsons Law prepare simple Wills for a fixed fee: £125 plus VAT for a single Will or £160 plus VAT for a Double (Mirror) 

We also prepare more complex Wills that would meet your individual requirements.  Such Wills could include provisions dealing with trusts for minors, the mentally incapable, guardianship provisions, conditional legacies, rights of residence and leaving specific gifts to individuals. These are prepared on time cost basis for which a quote would be given at the onset of instructions.

Make a Will for peace of mind. Contact Alex Slade on 01953 883535 for further information or to book an appointment.