• Basic Wills from £125.00
    Basic Wills from £125.00
    Without a valid Last Will and Testament any assets you leave on death will be distributed according to the Rules of Intestacy. These rules lay down a rigid method of estate distribution and make no account of your wishes. Click the image to read more...
  • We realise that most people haven’t experienced probate before. Probate is the administration of a deceased’s Estate by the appointed “executors” in the Will, usually family members. At an already difficult and emotional time, the complexities of executing a Will and establishing any appropriate Trusts can be an arduous task. Click the image to the left to read more...
  • Inheritance Tax is simply a tax on money or possessions you leave behind when you pass on.It can also apply to some “gifts” you make during your lifetime. It is therefore vital that you receive professional Inheritance Tax Advice on your position to minimise the impact and tax paid should the worst happen, ensuring that your loved ones receive as much of your money as possible. Click the image to the left to read more...
  • Without a valid Last Will and Testament any assets you leave on death will be distributed according to the Rules of Intestacy. These rules lay down a rigid method of estate distribution and make no account of your wishes, unless you write a will. Click the image to the left to read more...
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney from £150
    Lasting Powers of Attorney from £150
    Often serious illness or accidents strike without warning. Last year, for example, approximately 130000 people suffered strokes. Without a Lasting Power of Attorney being available this is when it becomes difficult... Click the image to the left to read more...

Divorced,Single Parent,Unmarried Couple? You need a Will

Modern day living governed by out of date legislation can often mean your assets finishing up in the wrong hands after death.

If you have recently divorced a new Will is essential for both parties especially where existing Wills bequeathed everything to each spouse initially.

Single parents with under age children need a Will to name a guardian who will look after the child to the age of 18 in the event of the parents death before that date. Without a named Guardian the local authorities may have to step in and appoint one.

Unmarried couples who live together and acquire assets jointly or even have assets in their own name need a Will each to determine what will happen on the death of either party. Remember nothing is automatic where unmarried partnerships are concerned and the unexpected death of one can cause tremendous upset and trauma for the survivor.

The Laws of Intestacy which apply where no Will is made were drawn up in a completely different era to that which prevails today. Victorian laws for 21st Century living are not appropriate in a huge number of cases.

It is vital therefore to make a valid Will .