Why
Make a Will?
The obvious and perhaps most important reason to
make a Will is to ensure that the right people
inherit your estate when you die. If you do not
have a Will, the law will direct who inherits your
estate, so your friends, favourite charities may
get nothing.
If you are not married, it is particularly
important that you make a Will because the law
does not automatically recognise partners as
having the same rights as married couples. Even if
you have lived with your partner for many years,
your partner may be left with nothing from your
estate if you die and have not made a Will.
Making a Will is also very important if you have
children under 18 or dependants who may not be
able to care for themselves if you die. Without a
Will, there could be uncertainty about who will
care for and provide for them if you die.
Finally, a will can minimise or avoid completely
any Inheritance Tax that may be payable to the
government when you die.
Other good reasons include:-
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If you
have specific wishes regarding funeral
arrangements when you die or you wish to donate
organs for medical research |
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If
there is anyone who could make a claim against
your estate when you die because they depend on
you financially |
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If you
have married, separated or divorced since making
your last Will. This could mean all or part of
your Will is invalid or has undesired consequences
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If you
own all or part of a business |
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If you
live in the UK but have property overseas |
Costs
Our basic Will charges are: |
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Single
Will |
£275.00
plus VAT |
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Mirror
Wills (two Wills which 'mirror' each other) |
£425.00
plus VAT |
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Single Will with a Will Trust |
£350.00 plus VAT |
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Mirror Will with a Will Trust |
£495.00 plus VAT |
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Severance
of Joint Tenancy |
£175.00
plus VAT |
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Home
Visits (available subject to distance) |
£65.00 plus
VAT |
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Codicil |
£175.00 plus VAT |
At Wilson Davies & Co Solicitors, we have
the specialist knowledge and experience to
provide you with estate planning advice and
guide you on how best to put your affairs in
order. If planned and executed correctly, this
will save you and your loved ones considerable
time, uncertainty and money later on.
Our trusted and professional Will writing
service will include-
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Meeting
with an experienced qualified private
client Solicitor to discuss your wishes
and address any questions you have |
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Preparing
a draft Will and sending it to you for
approval |
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Preparing
your Will |
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Providing
witnesses to you Will |
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Ensuring
strict compliance with the formalities
of the Wills Act 1837 |
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Storing
your will |
The service
was brilliant, always kept us
informed and done exactly as we
asked
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