Research suggests that around half of British adults have not made a Will. Creating a Will is one of those tasks that many of us simply never get around to doing. It may sound minor now, but dying without a valid Will can mean a lot of unnecessary stress and expense for those you leave behind.
Writing a Will is a relatively straightforward and inexpensive process, and our Rusholme Wills solicitors are on hand to provide the advice and guidance you need.
Below are some of the reasons why it might be time to write yours;
It is your opportunity to decide who gets what. You can ensure close friends or important individuals don't miss out
Cohabiting couples do not receive automatic entitlement as married couples or civil partners do
If you have children, you can state who should look after them in the event of your death
It is an opportunity to express any preferences for your funeral. For example if you would rather be buried than cremated
With some careful planning it may be possible to mitigate your inheritance tax bill
Once you have written your Will, it is important to keep the document up to date. We recommend reviewing your Will every 5 years to ensure it still reflects your wishes. This is important because if any major life changes such as a marriage or a divorce are not reflected in your Will, the document may be deemed invalid.
Whether you are writing a Will for the first time or wish to update an existing document, our solicitors are on hand to talk you through the process.
Our team can also offer advice and information relating to inheritance tax, and can advise what to do where no Will has been left (intestacy).
If you are ready to write your Will, speak to our team today. You can contact us using the number below, or complete the online enquiry form to the right and we will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.
Tel: 0161 256 3915
From our offices in Rusholme, our experienced solicitors can assist with the following areas of law;
Conveyancing, crime, licensing advice, motoring offences, personal injury claims, probate, Wills, and more.
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