Download a printable version of our leaflet “A guide to writing your Will” below.
Many of us make the mistake of thinking that we do not need a Will as we view our financial affairs as being fairly straightforward. However, if you do not leave a Will, then it is possible that the State will say where your property and savings will go.
A professionally drawn Will can help in the following situations:
Generally speaking, a Will contains some or all of the following features:
If you haven’t made a Will and you die things could be complicated. You may need to consider some of the following points and plan ahead just in case …
We recommend that you review your Will every 2-3 years. Changes in the Inheritance Tax rules and also your own personal circumstances make it extremely important to regularly review your Will to ensure that it fits your current circumstances. You will be surprised how much can change in even this apparently short period of time.
Here are some of the changes which could affect your Will:
The only way you can legally change a Will is by either:
It may sometimes seem tempting to use a Will writer. Click here to learn about the advantages of using a solicitor to write your Will:
Why Use a Solicitor to Write your Will?
Click here to view our ‘Language of Wills’ page:
Language of Wills
Download a printable version of our leaflet “A guide to writing your Will” below.
If you would like to receive any more information or ask us a question about these or any other matters fill in our online form or if you prefer, you can telephone the appropriate person for your area:
All Belper Ripley Beeston Long Eaton
Belper Office
01773 307 362 | 07562 398394
grace.steele@ellis-fermor.co.uk
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