A Will is essential to provide certainty for your loved ones. Its an essential part of Bolt Burdon's Peace of Mind solution
Before going further, let's dispel some popular myths.
If you are married and do not have a Will it is by no means certain that all you own, your estate, will pass to your surviving spouse and
If you are unmarried and do not have a Will your surviving partner may have to make a claim in order to receive anything from your estate.
While we're at it, did you know that marriage revokes a will entirely yet if you divorce only your ex-spouse is removed from the will and deemed to have died on the date of the issue of the decree absolute?
So a Will enables you to take control of how your estate will be administered. You can appoint the person or persons who will administer your estate, your executors. The partners at Bolt Burdon are always happy to take on this role. There is no additional charge for this service.
You can also make other key appointments in a Will, such as guardians for your children if they are under the age of 18. You may also have strong views about the disposal of your body for religious or other reasons and indeed the funeral service itself. This can all be addressed in a Will.
A Will lets you decide who gets what, when and whether any conditions apply, 'I give £100,000 to my son on reaching the age of 25 years.'
The alternative is to rely on a statute that dates back to 1925 and which can throw up some very unexpected and nasty surprises.
Our specialist team of Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors, all of whom are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practioners, provides an outstanding service which caters for all your needs.