Now is a good time to be making a will. If you’ve got one already, now is a great time to review and update it. See our Guide to “10 Good Reasons To Make A Will”. Contact us today to discuss your situation. We can discuss it with you on the phone or in a Zoom call – there’s no need to meet in person.
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There are lots of misconceptions about making a will, so let’s dispose of some of them straight away.
“I Haven’t Got Anything To Leave”
Many people think that they are not ‘worth enough’ to need a will. But most of us in fact own more than we think, when you take into account a house or flat, possessions, electronic equipment, vehicles, savings, pension, etc. While you may not own much when starting out in life and at work, as you get into your 30s and 40s, it is often surprising to tot up the value of your assets.
“Everything’s Going To My Family Anyway – Why Do I Need A Will?”
A will lets you yourself decide who should inherit your estate – if you don’t do it, then the state will decide for you. Even if you intend to leave everything to your husband, wife, partner and/or children – and are happy to let the intestacy rules take care of that – a will can provide for much more than who gets what.
With a will you can provide for the guardianship of young children; any bequests to family and friends or a charity, who would not benefit under the intestacy rules; your funeral wishes; whether your children should inherit at a certain age, e.g. 25 or 30; and who should be the executor of your estate. You can also arrange things to minimise or avoid tax being payable on your estate.
Another vital point to remember is that if you are not married or in a civil partnership, your partner will not inherit automatically. Even if you have lived together for 50 years. Only a will can ensure that your estate goes to the people you want it to.
“I’m Still Young – I’ll Think About It In A Few Years Time”
It’s surprising how many people say that they are not old enough to need a will. The trouble is that life has a habit of throwing up nasty surprises, and none of us knows what’s around the corner.
“I’ll Let The Family Sort Things Out After I’m Gone”
Your family might not thank you for this. No-one coping with bereavement and the grieving process wants to have to make decisions about who gets what at the same time. Old family grievances and simmering disputes can easily come to the surface. It is so much easier simply to implement decisions that have already been taken.
“Making A Will Is Too Complicated”
All that you really need to do before making a will is consider what your estate currently consists of, and who you wish to leave it to. You can also think about things like guardianship of children, funeral wishes and who you want to be your executor.
“I Already Have A Will – I’m Covered”
It’s good news if you are one of the 1 in 3 people in the country who has a will, but it is wise to review it every few years to check whether it needs to be updated. If you have got married, divorced, or separated since making your will, you will need to check that the will still does what you expect. Marriage, for instance, usually revokes a will entirely. Also, have you had children since making the will? Is your estate now worth much more than it was when you made it?
Our fees for preparing a will are £350 (ex-VAT) for one, and £450 (ex-VAT) for two, for a couple.
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What To Consider When Making A Will
10 Good Reasons To Make A Will
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