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Wills
A Will provides protection and peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
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Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death. Without a valid Will, your property will pass by the law of intestacy. In any event it is likely to cost more and take longer than if a Will had been made.
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Making A WIll lets your loved ones know that you cared enough to sort things out in advance. ​
Executors
A Will allows you to name executors who will deal with your estate after your death, deal with any taxes, debts and distribute the estate as the Will directs.
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You may feel that professionals should be appointed if your estate is complex or to relieve the burden from grieving loved ones.
Married Couples
If you are married, do not presume that your spouse will get everything. Under law of intestacy, your children can have the right to part of your estate if it is large enough. Even if a Will was made before marriage, your Will could have been revoked by your marriage unless the Will stated it was to stand.
Complex Families
It is common for a person to wish to benefit their current spouse but also ensure that their own children eventually benefit. A Will can include certain rules which allow for a spouse to live in a property for the rest of their life and then the property will pass to the children afterwards.​​​
Children and Guardians
A Will allows you to say who you would like to look after your children in the event of both parents death. If no person is named, the Courts will decide who should look after your children instead.
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Children can legally inherit assets at the age of 18, however many people wish for the children to inherit until they are more mature, at later ages such as 21 or 25. You can provide instructions for this in your Will.
