Raquel Marvani, Head of Wills and Lasting Power or Attorney department.
While having a Will in place is optional, it is strongly advisable. Having a professionally written Will helps ensure your wishes are clearly put in place and gives your family and beneficiaries peace of mind.
A valid Will allows you to:
- Set out your funeral wishes
- Control how your assets and estate are distributed
- Appoint guardians for your children
- Choose trusted executors to manage your affairs
Additionally putting a legally valid Will in place, you can ensure your loved ones are taken care of and reduce the stress they may face in the future.
What happens if you don’t have a valid Will?
As a result of not having a valid Will in place you run the risk of dying intestate. If you pass away without a Will or if you’re Will is invalid your estate will be distributed following the rules of intestacy. Meaning your assets may not go to who you wish to inherit.
There are many myths which lead people to believe their partner will automatically inherit everything, however this is often not the case. Unmarried partner have no automatic right to inherit. Regardless of if you live together or how long you have been in a relationship, if you die intestate your blood relations stand first to inherit from you.
The benefits of using a solicitor
Overall using a solicitor ensures your Will is accurate, legally compliant, and tailored to your individual circumstances.
At AMD Solicitors, our dedicated Wills team provides:
- Expert legal advice in line with current laws
- A professionally written Will that legally valid and tailored to you
- Guidance on what information to include in the Will to fully reflect your wishes
- Advice and guidance on inheritance tax and estate planning
Why choose a full service Law firm for your future planning
As a full service law firm, AMD can offer a wider knowledge and offer guidance on LPA’s and Trusts.
When you pass away your executors know they have a trusted law firm who they can go to for support and assistance with handling probate. Whether that’s obtaining Grant of Probate or handing the full estate administration or contacting an experienced conveying department who can help assist with the sale or transfer of the deceased property.
Book your free Will consultation today
Contact our specialist Wills department today and make the first step in protecting your future and your loved ones.
Contact our Wills team today to arrange your free initial 30 minuet consultation. Tel: 0117 962 1205 Email: info@amdsolicitors.com
