Will Writing
Have faith that your assets will be passed on to your loved ones smoothly, and without any complications, with our will writing services.
Having a will should be an essential part of life. However, a high proportion of adults in the UK don’t have one. This can cause legal problems for loved ones who will inherit your possessions.
Over your lifetime you will accrue personal wealth, so it’s important to plan and prepare for how this will be handled. However, wills are important for more than just financial reasons. If you’re a parent, consider who you would trust to look after your children. By appointing Guardians in your will, you can ensure that your children are cared for by the people you choose in a loving, nurturing environment.
Have a loving family pet, or a business that needs looking after? A legally binding will can help you to take care of the items you’ll leave behind and give you peace of mind that should the worst happen, everything will be taken care of.
Let us take care of it – start preparing by making the first step today with Heritage Estate Planning.
No Obligation
Contact us today for legal advice and more information on what writing a will involves. There’s no obligation to move forward and we’ll be more than happy to answer any of your questions.
Full Plan and Timeline
As part of our service, we offer a full and thorough explanation of the process for both writing the will and the timeline for actioning it. That way, you’ll have no doubt about what’s involved.
Remote Will Writing Service
We’re committed to making wills accessible to everyone! We offer remote services that allow you to discuss, plan, and finalise your will from anywhere.
Protection from Inheritance Disputes
With our will service, your loved ones will get protection from inheritance issues which can lead to unnecessary distress and hardship. Ensure that your loved ones are looked after and that your personal wealth goes where you want it to.
Your Peace of Mind, Secured in Writing
Ensure that that your loved ones will be burden-free and don’t need to exhaust emotional and physical energy with complex legal issues. A will with Heritage Estate Planning will cover all aspects of both planning a will, and its execution.
Don’t leave it until it’s too late. With Heritage Estate Planning, you can write a will that offers:
- A free consultation with one of the team
- Complete plan and timeline
- Optional remote will service
- Protection from inheritance disputes
- Leave your loved ones without any burdens
Will Writing: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you write your own will?
Yes, you can write your own will. However, there are some important considerations that you will need to keep in mind to ensure that it is legally valid, which is why it is advisable to get in touch with an expert in legal services – such as Heritage Estate Planning – for will writing services.
Why should you write a will?
Writing a will ensures that your assets will be allocated according to your wishes, helping prevent any disputes with family members down the line. It also allows you to appoint guardians if you have children. If you don’t have a will, your possessions/assets will be handled via legal defaults, which may not align with your wishes.
What is included in a will?
At a bare minimum, a will includes:
- A list of your assets
- Information about how you want your assets to be distributed after you pass away
- Who will benefit from these (your beneficiaries)
- Who is responsible for carrying out your wishes (this is where you choose executors)
What makes a will valid?
There are a few steps that ensure your will is legally valid:
- Written by you, or on your behalf, while you are sound of mind
- Signed by you
- Witnessed by two adults who are not listed as beneficiaries of your will
- Dated and clear
Once again, as it can be quite a complex process, it is advisable to get in touch with an expert.
Where should you keep your will once it is completed?
Keep your will in a safe location, where it can be easily accessed after your death. Typical locations include a safe deposit box, a safe at home, or with someone you trust.
Can you/how often should you update your will?
You can change it, but that means either replacing it completely, or adding a codicil which then needs to be witnessed and signed to ensure that it is valid. This is to ensure that any changes have been properly executed and the most up to date version of the will reflects your wishes.
Therefore, you should review your will periodically, but only make changes as and when are necessary.
