Will Drafting Services Warrington
Will Drafting Services Warrington
At DSM Legal we provide Will Drafting Services throughout Warrington and the surrounding areas. According to recent research nearly 60% of us do not have a Will, but ensuring that our assets and property are distributed according to our wishes is crucial and a Will may be the only effective way to achieve this.
Reasons for not having a Will vary. Mostly it’s because we don’t expect to die any time soon and we may have other pressing matters to deal with – such as getting married, getting divorced or buying a house!
The good news is that it doesn’t take long to have a Will drafted and it is relatively inexpensive considering that it is one of the most important legal documents you can have to protect your family’s future.
Contact us today on 01925 937070 or email dianemassey@dsmlegal.co.ukWhy Do I need a Will?
Most of us have some property or assets that we want to be given to loved ones when we die. For some that might be just a few important possessions such as a car or a savings account. It can also include your home or other property.
If you die without leaving a Will it means you have died intestate in which case the state will decide how your assets are to be distributed. If you have a sizeable estate dealing with intestacy can take a long time and turn out to be very expensive. For those left behind it will be a difficult period anyway so having a Will makes things a little easier. A Will ensures that your nearest and dearest are aware of your wishes and enables them to handle your estate relatively easily.
Even if you have only a modest estate writing a Will is still a good idea. The benefits of having a Will drafted include:
Appointing a family member as guardian of any of your children who are under 18.
Ensuring that your partner is financially taken care of in the event of your death. If you and your partner are not married (or are not in a civil partnership) your partner may not inherit any of your estate. Even when you own the home jointly, it is usual to hold the title to the property as tenants in common which means that the survivor will not inherit the deceased’s share of the property in the absence of a Will. It is vital in this case that if you wish your partner to inherit the house after your death that you make a Will.
Choosing your executors. You can appoint people that you know and trust.
There may be personal items – perhaps only of sentimental value – that you want to bequeath to a family member or close friend. Emotions can run high following a death and In the absence of a Will family disputes can arise as to what your wishes would have been.
If a family member is excluded from your Will they may bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 which can result in the assets of the estate being severely depleted by legal costs.
Allegations of undue influence or lack of capacity are common challenges to a Will and if proven will invalidate the Will. Resulting Court cases to defend such claims can be extremely costly, lengthy and stressful.
We can prepare a professionally drafted Will which will offer the best protection against a successful challenge after your death.
We can offer expert advice on any of the above matters.
We can also offer expert advice on how best to protect your home against care home fees, how to reduce any inheritance tax liability and how to ensure that your family’s interests are taken care of after your death.
Contact us today on 01925 937070 or email dianemassey@dsmlegal.co.uk
Which Will Writing Service Should You Choose?
There are several options that you can choose if writing a will, including online services. The trouble with these is that they can vary and mistakes are often made. There have been stories of wills not being properly worded or witnessed incorrectly so that they are invalid. While they might seem like the cheaper option, they can actually cost you more in the long run.
Call now to find out how we can help 01925 937070 or email dianemassey@dsmlegal.co.uk
