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  • 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...

Witnesses

By on June 12, 2023 in Latest News

Make sure your Will is properly witnessed. Failure to do so will make your Will invalid.
You need two independent persons present at all times when signing your Will. They do not need to know what is in the Will but only to know what document is being signed and that the document is understood and approved by you .
Witnesses must be over 18 years of age.
Neither Witness should be related to you or anyone mentioned in your Will. either by blood,marriage or civil partnership. They may however be related to each other.
Once dated and signed by you on the final page in prescence of the witnesses ask them to add their usual signatures together with their full name,address, phone number and occupation.
If you need to correct the Will in any way do it before it is signed and the amendment must be initialled by you and your witnesses.
Failure to follow these guidelines will make your Will invalid