Wills Solicitor London

"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Benjamin Franklin

Unfortunately Death is a certainty and there is no way that it can be avoided.

Do you know, with certainty, what will happen to your assets should you pass away without making a Will? Most people assume that their entire Estate will pass to their surviving spouse/partner and if there is no spouse/partner, then to their children. This is NOT how the Intestacy Rules apply!

Wills

The following people have no right to inherit where someone dies without leaving a will:

• Unmarried partners
• Lesbian or gay partners not in a civil partnership
• Relations by marriage
• Close friends
• Carers

Worse still if there are no surviving relatives who can inherit under the rules of intestacy, the estate passes to the Crown.

If someone makes a Will, but it is not legally valid, the rules of intestacy will also apply as if you had not made a Will in the first place. We will ensure that if you leave a Will, it will be valid and your nearest and dearest are looked after in accordance with your wishes.

We can also store your original Will in a secured offsite, fire proof safe for a one off charge of £25 plus VAT including registration on the Certainty Database. Alternatively, you can take your original will with you.

It is important that your Will is valid and up-to-date. Did you make a Will some time ago and now your situation has changed?

Our experienced Solicitors can assist you with all your requirements and ensure that you have considered a number of factors, such as: