Let's talk about Wills – Harrisons Solicitors LLP

You don’t have to be old or ill to draw up a Will. And there’s no need to be superstitious about it. It’s just a part of any sensible financial planning.

Although it is possible to take a DIY approach (only when your affairs are straightforward), it’s wise to use a solicitor to help write your Will. This ensures the Will is legally enforceable and that your wishes will be carried out when you’re gone.

It’s particularly important to have a Will (or to review your existing Will to ensure it reflects your current situation) when:

You care about your loved ones and want to help avoid potential arguments
You want to reduce the Inheritance Tax your beneficiaries will have to pay
You’d like to specify the age you want young relatives to inherit
You’re engaged to be married or enter into a civil partnership, you’re remarried, or you’re unmarried with children
You’ve got complex or international assets, and/or Trusts
You own or share residential property and/or agricultural land

If you die without a Will, the intestacy rules dictate who gets what – and that might not be what you want.

As with all legal matters, it’s complicated. Do give us a call and we’ll talk it through.

Let’s talk about Wills

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