Making a Will

If you don't make a will the assets which you have built up in your life time will be distributed in accordance with the intestacy rules. If you have no close relatives they may even go to the state.

What's wrong with the intestacy rules?

In some cases nothing. But:

Matters are usually more straight forward where there is a will because there are executors appointed by you to administer your estate.

You may want to decide yourself which of your relatives (if any) are to benefit from your estate.

The intestacy rules do not recognise changing family lifestyles; co-habiting but unmarried partners have no automatic entitlement to inheritance from one another, even if they have children.

By planning how to leave your estate you may be able to achieve substantial tax savings.

Before we draft your wills for you we will meet with you to discuss your circumstances and requirements and will offer constructive advice on how to plan your estate. The drafts we prepare for your approval will be designed as far as possible to take account of future changes in your circumstances so the costs which you incur should stand you in good stead for many years. We think that you will find that the peace of mind derived from knowing that you have put matters in order will make the expense involved well worth while.

• If you would like to understand more about making a will and how we may be able to help please visit our guide to making a will page.
• If you would like us to contact you about making a will please complete the attached form.