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Common Questions Who Should Write a Will? Anyone over the age of 18 can write a Will. Parents, grandparents, married couples, unmarried partners, retirees, business owners, homeowners, non-homeowners, property developers, entrepeneurs, people who are employed or unemployed..... the list goes on. Anyone who is of sound mind (or deemed to be of sound mind) should write a Will. How to get started
When should I write a Will? Anyone over the age of 18 can write a Will. If you have children under the age of 18 you should write a will to appoint guardians of your choice. Should both parents pre decease their children with out a Will, children may become wards of court until a suitable guardian is found.
If the total value of your assets amount to over £5000 you should write a Will too. Assets can include property, land, cash, cars, jewellery, paintings, antiques, savings, insurance, pensions etc. How to Get Started What happens if i die without a Will (intestate) Some one in your family or a loved one will have to apply to the probate courts to sort out your estate. Assuming they have been given permission from the courts to act as the Executor, it is now up to them to ensure that any inheritance tax is paid and your estate is distributed according to intestate laws. The probate process often takes months - sometimes years- if it cannot be decided what your final wishes would have been had you made a Will. This could give rise to family disputes, children not benefiting from your estate, your home being sold off to pay taxes, children becoming wards of courts, people who you DON'T want to benefit from your assets may get a share and, your share of your business not passing to family. Your estate may even end up being absorbed by the Crown if no one can be found to inherit your estate. How to Get started
Can someone come to my home? Yes. We can visit you at home to take your instructions or we can take your instructions over the phone.
Can I give my instructions over the phone? Yes. Taking your instructions over the phone is quick and easy. Once you have received our info pack and decided what you would like to included in your Will, we will give you a call to take your instructions. How to Get started
Can I protect property over seas? Yes. Properties over seas are regarded as part of your estate too, so you should ensure they are covered in your Will. You should also consider writing a Will under the laws of the country in which your property is based for complete protection. How to get started
Why can’t I download a template from your website? "Cheap does not guarantee it's good". Your Will is a very important legal document that lays out your final wishes; therefore we appreciate that writing a Will requires careful thought and preparation to complete. There are many different aspects to consider in a Will, i.e. setting up trusts or severance of tenancy. There are Will templates that you can buy or down load from the internet, but they may not cover protect your estate entirely. And you will still have to get the Will checked out with a specialist or Solicitor. There is no substitute for professional advice when writing your Will. How to Get Started
How long will it take for my Will to be drawn up? It takes up to 10 days for us to complete and return your Will. For a small charge our express service offers a 3 day return after taking your instructions. How to Get started
How much does it cost to write a Will? Prices vary between Will Writers and Solicitors. Our fees start from only £97+vat for an ordinary Will up to £1500+vat for our 10 year ongoing subscription services. 
What if there is a mistake with in my Will? We do our best to rectify any mistakes, errors or omissions that are proved to be our fault at no extra cost to you. Our work is guaranteed and insured through the Society of Will Writers. How to Get Started How do I make payments? We accept debit and credit card payments over the phone or by Paypal. We also accept payment by cheques or postal order.
Have another question? For advice contact me online today or call 0845 833 0004 to speak to a Consultant. |
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