A few phrases come to mind when considering taking the plunge and drafting a Will:
Whilst speaking to solicitors is a scary prospect, it becomes worse when the chat involves what happens when you die. Breathe, it is fine to have these feelings. This is a step along the bumpy road to peace of mind.
Having a Will
A Will is a legally binding way of dealing with your affairs after your death. There are many important reasons to have a Will, for example:
To truly appreciate the importance of having a Will, you need to understand what happens without a Will.
The Intestacy Rules
If you die without a valid Will, your Estate passes via a special set of rules called the Intestacy Rules. Under these rules, only certain people can inherit your Estate when you die. The rules apply in order of closeness:
The amount that an individual will receive from your Estate is uncertain and depends on the value of your Estate and who has survived you from the list above. One certain thing is that there is no control over who receives what from your Estate.
A special mention must go to:
If you die without a Will, these people inherit nothing!
How can we help?
Our firm has a clear purpose to improve lives, communities and society and this starts with our clients.
Our specialist team of personal planning lawyers are on hand to offer you all the advice and assistance you need to put your affairs in order and protect your loved ones, should the worst happen.
Please contact Reiss Taylor for more information.
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