| Drawing up a will |
Drawing up a WillBelow we set out a few simple guidelines to follow in preparing a simple Will which we hope you find useful. Our lawyers are always on hand to advise and draw up your requirements in a speedy and seamless operation. To make the process quicker and simpler, the following is the sort of information our lawyer will require in drawing up your Will. If you are ill or housebound we will come and take your instructions at your home. To prepare a will the folloiwing is required Your full name and address Full names and addresses of your children The name of 2 (known as the executors) people prepared to deal with your Estate after your death The names and addresses of any persons you wish to make specific gifts of money to Details of the value of your house, pension, investments and savings Your wishes for burial or cremation if you have a preference Any special wishes you wish carried out including disposal of ashes or funeral arrangements Any items of sentimental value you wish to give to a particular person Remember, they are YOUR wishes, you can do basically whatever you want with your Estate. Don't let out of date rules dictate what you do with it! If your Estate exceeds a certain amount there may need to be some tax planning to keep Inheritance Tax to a minimum. Please ask your lawyer for details. |