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Why have a solicitor make your Will?

A Will, sometimes called a last Will and testament, is a written document that lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions when you pass.

It can help you make sure that everything you own goes to the ones you love the most.

Although it's possible to make your own Will, these may contain mistakes that go on to cause disputes after your death. That can make a difficult time for your family even worse.

Having a qualified legal expert you can trust make your Will means your wishes will be carried out. That can offer real peace of mind and reassurance.

Your solicitor can also store a copy of your Will, making it straightforward for your family to access it when you pass away.

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How to write a Will

When beginning the process of writing a Will, there are many things to think about. This includes what assets you want to include, which loved ones they will go to and what will happen to your estate.

You will have to be over the age of 18 and of sound mind to consent to the Will being written.

Then you will need two people to witness the signing of the Will once it’s written. People often ask a friend or work colleague, as there are rules around who can witness your Will.

These rules usually mean beneficiaries are unable to witness a Will. This means anyone who will receive anything from your Will can’t act as a witness.

But a beneficiary can also act as executor to your Will.

How much will it cost to make a Will?

Having your Will written by a solicitor will help ensure that your wishes are carried out when you pass away.

When you work with a legal expert on your Will, you reduce the chances of any disputes after your death. This means your family won’t have to face any added stress on top of their grief.

Solicitors usually also offer Will writing services on a fixed fee basis. A single Will could cost between £100 and £250. More complex Wills can cost more, so get in touch with the First4Lawyers team to find out what yours could cost.

What happens if I don’t have a Will?

Having a Will in place can prevent family disagreements from happening after you pass, especially when it comes to money and estate-related matters.

Canada Life has estimated that 59% of UK adults don’t have a Will in place. Not having a Will can complicate the distribution of your estate after you pass away.

If you pass away without a Will in place, this is legally known as dying intestate. It means that certain people will become beneficiaries, even if you wouldn’t want them to.

If you’re married, then your entire estate goes to your spouse or civil partner. If you’re unmarried or not in a civil partnership, everything goes to certain family members. If you have a partner, they will receive nothing.

The situation can be complex, and the rule usually is that your assets and estate must be valued at over £270,000 to be passed on to anyone other than a spouse.

If, however, you have no surviving relatives then the government takes your estate – this is known as bona vacantia.

Not having a legal Will can lead to disputes within your family. These can end up going to court and taking a long time to resolve.

We recommend that you begin writing your Will as soon as you can, to ensure that your assets are left to the beneficiaries you name.

I want to make a Will – what do I do?

Starting the process of writing a Will is very simple. For peace of mind should the worst happen, contact us at First4Lawyers to start your Will.

We can put you in touch with an expert solicitor who can help you create the Will that best suits you.

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