Everyone should have a Will, but many people leave writing one until they are almost 60. That’s probably why an estimated 40 million people in the UK don’t have a current Will in place (that’s 72% of UK adults). (1)
Are you one of them?
Making a Will and putting your affairs in order is probably the most crucial legal document you need to create in your life. It lays out what you want to happen to all your estate, protecting your assets for your loved ones when you are gone.
With no Will in place your inheritance could go to the wrong person, or worse, to the Crown (government).
Act Now!
Call me now to discuss writing a Will with me, Paul Hammond, a Member of the Society of Will Writers (MSWW).
Why do I need a Will?
If you don’t make a Will, you die intestate, and a court decides who gets your money, your assets, your home, the lot.
Making a Will puts your specific wishes down in writing in a legal and binding signed document. A Will ensures that:
- You specify who benefits – and who doesn’t
- Your spouse or civil partner doesn’t automatically inherit ALL of your estate if you don’t wish them to
- Unmarried partners can inherit
- Younger children and/or children from a previous relationship are provided for
- Your Will is clearly written to avoid misunderstandings and possible contentions
Cost-effective Will writing for Hampshire and West Sussex
My Will writing service is efficient and cost-effective for anyone, regardless of the value of your estate. You don’t need to have millions in the bank or a massive mansion: a Will is about protecting whatever you have for those you love. That might include historic heirlooms or just your precious set of golf clubs, for example.
Writing a Will offers complete peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out and the people you want to benefit will benefit from it. So you can relax and live life to the full!
All wills and the preparation of documents are provided by Panthera Estate Planning Ltd which remains a separate legal entity.
Want to read more?
Check out our Will blog articles – I’ve written lots! See below!
Articles
- Modernising Wills: a new report and recommendations from the Law Commission
How the recommendations of a new Law Commission report “Modernising Wills” could propel Will writing from the Victoria era into the 21st century - Wills and marriage: why “I do” needs a new Will
A Will is probably one of the most important documents… Read more: Wills and marriage: why “I do” needs a new Will - Leaving a legacy or looking out for no1? Wills, Trusts and long-term care planning
Paul Hammond writes: The new Scottish Widows Retirement Report for… Read more: Leaving a legacy or looking out for no1? Wills, Trusts and long-term care planning - What will you put in your Will?
Wills are a fundamental part of your estate planning, defining… Read more: What will you put in your Will? - Be honest: transparent estate planning for blended families
Modern families can be complex, especially in blended families bringing… Read more: Be honest: transparent estate planning for blended families - The cats (and dogs) that got the cream: provision for pets in wills
For those of us who own a pet, they are… Read more: The cats (and dogs) that got the cream: provision for pets in wills - Where do you call home? Wills and non-dom status
You may have heard a lot about “non-dom” tax payers… Read more: Where do you call home? Wills and non-dom status - Wills for free: good value or a false economy? (2023 edition)
To celebrate free wills month, we’re looking at when and… Read more: Wills for free: good value or a false economy? (2023 edition) - How many Wills have you got? The Aretha Franklin court case
When legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin died from pancreatic cancer… Read more: How many Wills have you got? The Aretha Franklin court case
