Don't Leave Making a Will Until it's too Late!

By making a will you can decide what happens to your property and possessions after your death. Although there is no need to make a will under the law, it is the best way to make sure your estate is passed on to family, friends and loved ones as you wish. If you die without making a will (intestate), your assets may be distributed according to the law rather than your wishes and your family may be subject to large inheritance tax bills.

The Importance of Making a Will

A will sets out who is to benefit from your property and possessions (your estate) after your death. There are many good reasons to make a will:

• you can decide how your assets are shared - if you don't have a will, the law says who gets what
• if you're an unmarried couple (whether or not it's a same-sex relationship), you can make sure your partner is provided for
• if you're divorced, you can decide whether to leave anything to your former partner
• you can make sure you don't pay more Inheritance Tax than necessary

Preparing your Will with our strategic partner Countrywide Legal services.

Although it is possible to write a will by yourself, it is advisable to use a reputable and experienced company such as Countrywide Legal services as there are different legal formalities you need to follow in order to ensure that your will is legally binding. If your circumstances are complex, the legal advisers at Countrywide Legal Services are ideally positioned to offer you the correct advice particularly when it comes to your potential tax liabilities.

The advisers from Counrywide Legal Services will be able to visit you at your home or place of work to discuss the aspects of making your will.

For a free, non-obligatory discussion or to arrange a personal visit, complete our contact form now.  

There is no cost for an initial consultation.

How We Work

Through Countrywide Legal services you can choose the best way in which to arrange your will, by completing our contact form and asking for a free, confidential and no-obligation home visit (or to your place of work - which ever suits you).

This way you can benefit from professional guidance and advice with respect to your will and estate planning in surroundings that you are familiar with.

Arrange a Home Visit

To arrange a home visit for you and your family please complete our contact form arrange an initial telephone consultation and to arrange a visit in your home.

If you want us to call you at a convenient time, use our simple contact form.

Preparing for Our Visit

Once your appointment has been arranged, it makes sense to prepare beforehand.

The following checklist should help you in this.

List all the assets and property which makes up your estate; for example, your home, car, valuables, inherited items, investments, insurance, death benefits, pensions and business interests.

List the names and addresses of your chosen executors, beneficiaries and guardians to be stated in your Will

Executors are those who will administer your Will through the legal process of applying for and obtaining a Grant Probate, collecting in your estate, distributing the proceeds to your chosen beneficiaries, and finally administering any Trusts resulting from your Will.

Beneficiaries are those you would like to benefit from your estate ie. receive money or valuables.

Guardians are those who you would like to care for your young children, should you die before they reach 18 years.