Making a Will

Making a Will is a very important step in your life as it allows you to decide to whom your property and possessions will go and who will manage this process for you following your death. It may also ensure that your property reaches your intended beneficiaries rather than being taken by the state.

If you do not make a Will, everything you leave will be divided between your next of kin according to fixed statutory rules. Certain of your relatives, such as a husband or wife or children will qualify as next of kin, but other individuals in your life, such as lifetime partners or friends will not.

Wills are also important for parents with children. In the event of the untimely death of parents a Will can provide for the appointment of guardians to look after your children.

Making a will allows you to choose the people you know and trust to be appointed as the personal representatives who will take charge of your assets and implement your wishes after your death.  The partners of this firm are happy to be appointed to this role where you would prefer to have independent professionals administering your estate for you.

Bailhache Shaw Marsden is happy to draft a new Will for you or to alter an existing Will (by Codicil) where your circumstances have changed.  We can provide inheritance tax advice in conjunction with the preparation of your Will.  We can negotiate a fixed fee with you, once we receive details of your requirements.  We are sure that you will find the cost of making a Will to be revy reasonable, especially when set against the peace of mind that it will provide.

Please contact us either by calling on 01823 351122 or by e-mailing an enquiry.