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Professional Will Writing ServiceWriting a Will ensures that your assets go to whom you want them to when you die. We understand that it is often a task that is put off due to how emotive it is to talk about a time when you are no longer around, and we therefore want to make it as hassle free as possible. We are happy to either come to your home or provide some personal guidance over the phone or via video call for free, with no obligation to take our recommendations. Together we can get you the peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of.
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Where are you in your journey?
We often feel that the days are so long, but the years are going by so quickly. Remember that it is never too late to put a Will in place.
You turn 18 years of age
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You buy a house
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You get married
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You have a baby
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You become a grandparent
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You get divorced
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You get re-married
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You become widowed
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There are many milestones throughout your life that are key opportunities to get a Will drafted. It is also at these points that a Will may also need to be reviewed as some scenarios will make your current Will become invalid, such as getting married. We are here to help, and can give you experienced advice to increase your knowledge of the options you have available, so that you can make an informed decision, and make sure that your wishes are upheld. It is much easier than you may think, and much quicker when you have the experienced support of our Will writer.
Why do I need a Will?
The proportion of UK adults that are currently without a Will is well over half the population, this amounts to more than 31 million people. Make sure that you are not in this category, and here 10 reasons why having a Will is worthwhile:
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1. It enables you to choose to whom you want to leave assets to
You are the one who has worked hard to build up assets, therefore you should be the one to decide who you leave it to. 2. It can avoid discrepancies between beneficiaries If your wishes are documented effectively in your Will, then it reduces the possibility of disputes once you have gone. You can use a will to ensure your assets are protected and secure. 3. It can avoid family members contesting your wishes of what happens to your assets As you are in charge when writing your Will, you have the final say. 4. It can avoid your children go into foster care You are able to name a legal guardian to provide care for any children under the age of 18. 5. It can avoid your assets going to the Crown If there are no family members available to claim your assets then they will be given to the crown, as per over 9,000 cases in the UK. |
6. It can offer peace of mind that your loved ones are cared for
A Will can be written to ensure your future generations are cared for with the assets you are leaving behind. 7. It can protect your partner, if you are unmarried If you are not married, then your partner is not entitled to any of your assets 8. It can avoid paying more inheritance tax than you need to When written properly, your Will may reduce the amount of inheritance tax that is due, which in turn means you are leaving maximum inheritance to your loved ones. 9. It can enable you to protect your pets Your pets are classed as 'property' which you can leave to a named beneficiary, who in turn would become their guardian. 10. It is flexible and can be updated throughout your lifetime, it is not set in stone You are able to write a Will to encompass some future life changes, to avoid having to re write your Will down the line. |
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Why not now?
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It takes too long
To put a simple Will in place it can take as little as 1-2 weeks.
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It costs too much
The cost of producing a single Will can start from as little as £150.
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I don't want to think about dying
We understand that it is a hard topic to discuss, but we don't speak about it for long. Yet the Will is in place for a lifetime.
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Our experienced and knowledgeable Will writer can ease your concerns by informing you of the process, and competitive prices involved, to put the documents in place that offer you a big peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wills
Q. What is the difference between a living will and a last will?
A. A living Will provides health care instructions, such as whether or not you would like to be resuscitated or put on life support, should a situation arise. A last will is the document stating how you would like your assets distributed in the event of your death.
Q. What happens if a person dies without a last will?
A. If you die without a Will in place it is referred to as dying intestate, your money, property and possessions will be shared out according to the law instead of your wishes. This means that assets could pass to those for whom you had not intended, and those that you had intended to benefit, receive little to nothing at all.
Typically assets are left to the spouse. In the event of there not being a living spouse, then the assets are shared amongst the children equally. If there are no children, then assets would be passed onto the nearest living relative, once it has been passed through probate, which could be a very timely occurrence
Typically assets are left to the spouse. In the event of there not being a living spouse, then the assets are shared amongst the children equally. If there are no children, then assets would be passed onto the nearest living relative, once it has been passed through probate, which could be a very timely occurrence
A. Does a person need to have a minimum assets value to create a will?
A. The simple answer is no, you can create a Will to distribute as little as £10 or £10 million. The only difference is the tax implications that it will attract. It is important that you understand how inheritance tax is worked out, and with this knowledge create an informed estate plan.
Discussing estate planning with our experienced Will writer can inform you of the different options that you have, to ensure that your loved ones will be due to inherit as much of your hard earned estate as possible.
Discussing estate planning with our experienced Will writer can inform you of the different options that you have, to ensure that your loved ones will be due to inherit as much of your hard earned estate as possible.
Q. How do I decide what is best for me?
A. Lacuna Wills can help with this. Wills are not necessarily complicated, but there can be a lot of aspects to a Will in order to make them bespoke to you and your situation. Family dynamics can be very different, and there are ways of writing a will to ensure that your wishes are upheld as stated by you and your assets distributed as per your instructions and behests. The most important thing is that you don't neglect planning your estate. It's the best way to protect your loved ones and make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
If you have any other questions, however insignificant you may feel them to be, send us a message or arrange for us to visit you to discuss your options further.