The absence of a Will can cause problems, heartbreak, financial hardship and unnecessary expense for your family at the worst possible time. With our help and for a small investment of time and money you can write exactly what you want in your will, protecting your loved ones whilst enjoying peace of mind.

For someone who dies without having written a Will (Intestate) the government has a standard Will, which almost certainly will contradict what their true wishes would have been.

Some things to remember

• To avoid dying intestate (without a Will) and allowing your possessions to be distributed accordingly to the law of intestatesy.
• In your Will you can appoint a Guardian of your choice to look after your children if you die before they reach the age of 18.
• Administering an estate with a grant of probate, where there is a Will is far quicker and cheaper than without. Why give banks and Solicitors money that may be needed by your loved ones?
• It is commonly believed that husbands and wives are automatically entitled to inherit everything from each other. This is not the case.
• If you are not married, then your partner will not inherit your estate, at least not without a long and expensive legal battle.
• Increased property values may make your estate liable to Inheritance Tax. These can be minimised or even eliminated by a carefully written Will.
• You may want to prevent certain members of your family from benefiting from your estate - this can only be done by writing a Will.
• You may want to leave something to friends, colleagues or charities - this can only be specified in your Will.